Dailey Lake Dam

FOURCHE CREEK-OS· Pulaski, Arkansas· Built 1961· Earth·
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Dailey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Length443 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Max Discharge37 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDAR00129

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

DALE DAILEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dailey Lake Dam?

Dailey 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 Dailey Lake Dam?

Dailey Lake Dam is owned by DALE DAILEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dailey Lake Dam built?

Dailey Lake Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Dailey Lake Dam?

Dailey Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. 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.