Huett Lake No. 2 Dam

SOUTH FORK OZAN CREEK-TR· Hempstead, Arkansas· Built 1940· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Huett Lake No. 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 59.1% in AR)
Dam Length520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge480 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDAR01085

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
Last Inspection: April 1, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

RONALD HUETT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huett Lake No. 2 Dam?

Huett Lake No. 2 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 Huett Lake No. 2 Dam?

Huett Lake No. 2 Dam is owned by RONALD HUETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Huett Lake No. 2 Dam built?

Huett Lake No. 2 Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Huett Lake No. 2 Dam?

Huett Lake No. 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Huett Lake No. 2 Dam?

Huett Lake No. 2 Dam has a dam height of 30 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.

When was Huett Lake No. 2 Dam last inspected?

Huett Lake No. 2 Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.