Dogget Lake Dam

SOUTH FORK SPRING RIVER-OS· Fulton, Arkansas· Built 1973· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dogget Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.6% in AR)
Dam Length465 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDAR00502

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

WESLEY DOGGET

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dogget Lake Dam?

Dogget 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 Dogget Lake Dam?

Dogget Lake Dam is owned by WESLEY DOGGET (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dogget Lake Dam built?

Dogget Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Dogget Lake Dam?

Dogget 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 Dogget Lake Dam?

Dogget Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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.

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.