Cloye's Dam

STEVENS CREEK· White, Arkansas· Built 1986· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cloye's Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 74.1% in AR)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge988 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDAR01490

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: December 9, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

GARY CLOYES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cloye's Dam?

Cloye's 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 Cloye's Dam?

Cloye's Dam is owned by GARY CLOYES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cloye's Dam built?

Cloye's Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Cloye's Dam?

Cloye's 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 Cloye's Dam?

Cloye's Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Cloye's Dam last inspected?

Cloye's Dam was last inspected on December 9, 2011. 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.