Frazier Lake Dam

Panther Branch - OS· Arkansas, Arkansas· Built 1954· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Frazier Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.7% in AR)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge161 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDAR00550

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
Last Inspection: July 21, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frazier Lake Dam?

Frazier 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 Frazier Lake Dam?

Frazier 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 Frazier Lake Dam built?

Frazier Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Frazier Lake Dam?

Frazier 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 Frazier Lake Dam?

Frazier Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Frazier Lake Dam last inspected?

Frazier Lake Dam was last inspected on July 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.