Cedar Glade Lake Dam

STRAWBERRY RIVER-OS· Izard, Arkansas· Built 1969· Earth· 62 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cedar Glade Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 62 ft (taller than 90.1% in AR)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.0K acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge602 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDAR00230

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 30, 1995
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

HILLHIGH MOTEL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cedar Glade Lake Dam?

Cedar Glade 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 Cedar Glade Lake Dam?

Cedar Glade Lake Dam is owned by HILLHIGH MOTEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cedar Glade Lake Dam built?

Cedar Glade Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Cedar Glade Lake Dam?

Cedar Glade 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 Cedar Glade Lake Dam?

Cedar Glade Lake Dam has a dam height of 62 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 Cedar Glade Lake Dam last inspected?

Cedar Glade Lake Dam was last inspected on March 30, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.