Holloway Pond Dam

BASHAM CREEK· Johnson, Arkansas· Built 1950· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Holloway Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDAR00443

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

U.OF A. EXPERIMENT STATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holloway Pond Dam?

Holloway 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 Holloway Pond Dam?

Holloway Pond Dam is owned by U.OF A. EXPERIMENT STATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Holloway Pond Dam built?

Holloway Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Holloway Pond Dam?

Holloway 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 Holloway Pond Dam?

Holloway Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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.