Inman Lake No 2 Dam

FOURCHE CREEK-TR· Saline, Arkansas· Built 1955· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Inman Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 30.9% in AR)
Dam Length960 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,482 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDAR00005

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

FRANCES INMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Inman Lake No 2 Dam?

Inman 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 Inman Lake No 2 Dam?

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

When was Inman Lake No 2 Dam built?

Inman Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Inman Lake No 2 Dam?

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

How tall is Inman Lake No 2 Dam?

Inman Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 21 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.