Ginger Hill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ginger Hill Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 59.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 572 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 321 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01225 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ANNA W. RIGGS & JOHN A. RIGGS IV
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ginger Hill Lake Dam?
Ginger Hill Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ginger Hill Lake Dam?
Ginger Hill Lake Dam is owned by ANNA W. RIGGS & JOHN A. RIGGS IV (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ginger Hill Lake Dam built?
Ginger Hill Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Ginger Hill Lake Dam?
Ginger Hill Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ginger Hill Lake Dam?
Ginger Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Ginger Hill Lake Dam last inspected?
Ginger Hill Lake Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.