Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot
Key Takeaway
Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 34.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34.0K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00989 |
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
DAEN LMK
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot?
Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot 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 Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot?
Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot is owned by DAEN LMK (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot built?
Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot?
Ditch Bayou Station-Lake Chicot serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.