Clowers Lake Dam

BAYOU BARTHOLOMEW-TR· Lincoln, Arkansas· Built 1952· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Clowers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,152 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDAR00776

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

C H CLOWERS ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clowers Lake Dam?

Clowers 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 Clowers Lake Dam?

Clowers Lake Dam is owned by C H CLOWERS ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clowers Lake Dam built?

Clowers Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Clowers Lake Dam?

Clowers 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.

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.