Crystal Lake Dam

FOURCHE CREEK-TR· Saline, Arkansas· Built 1973· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Crystal Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR)
Dam Length443 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Max Discharge50 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDAR01173

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

CRYSTAL VALLEY CORP.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crystal Lake Dam?

Crystal 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 Crystal Lake Dam?

Crystal Lake Dam is owned by CRYSTAL VALLEY CORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crystal Lake Dam built?

Crystal Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Crystal Lake Dam?

Crystal 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 Crystal Lake Dam?

Crystal Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.

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.