Diehl Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Diehl Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 692 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00047 |
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
A W DEIHL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Diehl Lake Dam?
Diehl 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 Diehl Lake Dam?
Diehl Lake Dam is owned by A W DEIHL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Diehl Lake Dam built?
Diehl Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Diehl Lake Dam?
Diehl Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Diehl Lake Dam?
Diehl Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.