Fish Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fish Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1902 and is 124 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 8,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00355 |
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
MORRILTON HUNT FISH CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fish Lake Dam?
Fish 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 Fish Lake Dam?
Fish Lake Dam is owned by MORRILTON HUNT FISH CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fish Lake Dam built?
Fish Lake Dam was completed in 1902, making it 124 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 Fish Lake Dam?
Fish 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.