Davis Lake Dam No 2

FOURMILE CREEK-TR· Miller, Arkansas· Built 1965· Earth·
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Davis Lake Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge85 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDAR01247

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

CLARENCE DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Davis Lake Dam No 2?

Davis Lake Dam No 2 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 No 2?

Davis Lake Dam No 2 is owned by CLARENCE DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Davis Lake Dam No 2 built?

Davis Lake Dam No 2 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 No 2?

Davis Lake Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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.