Carl Phillips Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Carl Phillips Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 44.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00383 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CARL PHILLIPS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carl Phillips Lake Dam?
Carl Phillips Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Carl Phillips Lake Dam?
Carl Phillips Lake Dam is owned by CARL PHILLIPS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carl Phillips Lake Dam built?
Carl Phillips Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Carl Phillips Lake Dam?
Carl Phillips Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carl Phillips Lake Dam?
Carl Phillips Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Carl Phillips Lake Dam last inspected?
Carl Phillips Lake Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.