Garner Lake No 1 Dam

MILL CREEK-TR· Ouachita, Arkansas· Built 1964· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Garner Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 40.4% in AR)
Dam Length620 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage163 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge135 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDAR00642

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

CHAS GARNER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garner Lake No 1 Dam?

Garner Lake No 1 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 Garner Lake No 1 Dam?

Garner Lake No 1 Dam is owned by CHAS GARNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Garner Lake No 1 Dam built?

Garner Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Garner Lake No 1 Dam?

Garner Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Garner Lake No 1 Dam?

Garner Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 24 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.

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.