Faulkner Lake Dam

BAYOU METO-TR· Pulaski, Arkansas· Built 1956· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Faulkner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,482 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDAR00069

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

MARVIN E FAULKNER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Faulkner Lake Dam?

Faulkner 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 Faulkner Lake Dam?

Faulkner Lake Dam is owned by MARVIN E FAULKNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Faulkner Lake Dam built?

Faulkner 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 Faulkner Lake Dam?

Faulkner Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.