Hudmans Lake Dam No 1

NEWTON CREEK OS· Pulaski, Arkansas· Built 1930· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Hudmans Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Max Discharge56 cfs
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDAR00144

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

HUDMAN ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hudmans Lake Dam No 1?

Hudmans Lake Dam No 1 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 Hudmans Lake Dam No 1?

Hudmans Lake Dam No 1 is owned by HUDMAN ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hudmans Lake Dam No 1 built?

Hudmans Lake Dam No 1 was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Hudmans Lake Dam No 1?

Hudmans Lake Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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.