Diamond Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Diamond Lake 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 | 55 ft (taller than 86.4% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 936 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 116 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00228 |
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
HORSESHOE BEND MRID
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Diamond Lake Dam?
Diamond 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 Diamond Lake Dam?
Diamond Lake Dam is owned by HORSESHOE BEND MRID (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Diamond Lake Dam built?
Diamond 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 Diamond Lake Dam?
Diamond 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 Diamond Lake Dam?
Diamond Lake Dam has a dam height of 55 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.
When was Diamond Lake Dam last inspected?
Diamond Lake Dam was last inspected on November 20, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.