Dairy Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dairy Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00904 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CAMPBELL DAIRY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dairy Lake Dam?
Dairy Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dairy Lake Dam?
Dairy Lake Dam is owned by CAMPBELL DAIRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dairy Lake Dam built?
Dairy Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Dairy Lake Dam?
Dairy Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dairy Lake Dam?
Dairy Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.