Harvey Pond Dam

NORTH BAYOU-TR· Ouachita, Arkansas· Built 1964· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harvey Pond 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 22 ft (taller than 33.2% in AR)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage317 acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,680 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDAR00649

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

HARVEY GROCERY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harvey Pond Dam?

Harvey Pond 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 Harvey Pond Dam?

Harvey Pond Dam is owned by HARVEY GROCERY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harvey Pond Dam built?

Harvey Pond 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 Harvey Pond Dam?

Harvey Pond 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 Harvey Pond Dam?

Harvey Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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.