Cruthis Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cruthis Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 127 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00977 |
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
C CRUTHIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cruthis Lake Dam?
Cruthis 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 Cruthis Lake Dam?
Cruthis Lake Dam is owned by C CRUTHIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cruthis Lake Dam built?
Cruthis 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 Cruthis Lake Dam?
Cruthis Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.