Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam

GALLA CREEK· Pope, Arkansas· Built 1969· Earth·
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage456 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Max Discharge12,000 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDAR01158

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: December 16, 2005
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam?

Galla Creek State Wildlife 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 Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam?

Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam is owned by ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam built?

Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam?

Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam last inspected?

Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam was last inspected on December 16, 2005. 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.