Hurricane Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hurricane Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 80.8% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 332 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 63,545 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00013 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MICHAEL ROGERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hurricane Lake Dam?
Hurricane Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hurricane Lake Dam?
Hurricane Lake Dam is owned by MICHAEL ROGERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hurricane Lake Dam built?
Hurricane Lake Dam was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Hurricane Lake Dam?
Hurricane Lake 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 Hurricane Lake Dam?
Hurricane Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Hurricane Lake Dam last inspected?
Hurricane Lake Dam was last inspected on February 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.