Davis Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Davis Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00748 |
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
DAVIS LAKE ESTATES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davis Lake Dam?
Davis 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 Davis Lake Dam?
Davis Lake Dam is owned by DAVIS LAKE ESTATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davis Lake Dam built?
Davis Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Davis Lake Dam?
Davis 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 Davis Lake Dam?
Davis 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.