Faulkner Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Faulkner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 44.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 346 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,012 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00900 |
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
JOHN FAULKNER
Private
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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 JOHN 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 1959, making it 67 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: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Faulkner Lake Dam?
Faulkner Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.