Catfish Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Catfish Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00096 |
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
WILLIAM THOMPSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Catfish Lake Dam?
Catfish 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 Catfish Lake Dam?
Catfish Lake Dam is owned by WILLIAM THOMPSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Catfish Lake Dam built?
Catfish Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Catfish Lake Dam?
Catfish 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 Catfish Lake Dam?
Catfish Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Catfish Lake Dam last inspected?
Catfish Lake Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.