Dierks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dierks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 79.8% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,701 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00911 |
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
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dierks Lake Dam?
Dierks 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 Dierks Lake Dam?
Dierks Lake Dam is owned by WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dierks Lake Dam built?
Dierks Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Dierks Lake Dam?
Dierks Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dierks Lake Dam?
Dierks Lake Dam has a dam height of 46 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 Dierks Lake Dam last inspected?
Dierks Lake Dam was last inspected on May 6, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.