Green Bear Lake Dam

MCHENRY CREEK· Pulaski, Arkansas· Built 1975· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Green Bear Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length972 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Max Discharge514 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDAR01218

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

FELIX GREEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Green Bear Lake Dam?

Green Bear 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 Green Bear Lake Dam?

Green Bear Lake Dam is owned by FELIX GREEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Green Bear Lake Dam built?

Green Bear Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Green Bear Lake Dam?

Green Bear 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.

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.