Daugherty Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Daugherty Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 3.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 545 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00996 |
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
DAUGHERTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daugherty Reservoir Dam?
Daugherty Reservoir 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 Daugherty Reservoir Dam?
Daugherty Reservoir Dam is owned by DAUGHERTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daugherty Reservoir Dam built?
Daugherty Reservoir 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 Daugherty Reservoir Dam?
Daugherty Reservoir 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 Daugherty Reservoir Dam?
Daugherty Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 15 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.