Hale Lake Dam

GARLAND CREEK-TR· Nevada, Arkansas· Built 1959· Earth·
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Hale Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,194 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge935 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDAR00608

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

G HALE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hale Lake Dam?

Hale 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 Hale Lake Dam?

Hale Lake Dam is owned by G HALE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hale Lake Dam built?

Hale Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Hale Lake Dam?

Hale Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. 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.