Dry Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dry Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 2,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 543 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00537 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Lake Dam?
Dry 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 Dry Lake Dam?
Dry Lake Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Lake Dam built?
Dry Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Dry Lake Dam?
Dry Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dry Lake Dam?
Dry Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Dry Lake Dam last inspected?
Dry Lake Dam was last inspected on July 22, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.