Lake Carol-Dan Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Carol-Dan Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 33.2% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 907 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00049 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ROY SPENCER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Carol-Dan Dam?
Lake Carol-Dan 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 Lake Carol-Dan Dam?
Lake Carol-Dan Dam is owned by ROY SPENCER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Carol-Dan Dam built?
Lake Carol-Dan Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Lake Carol-Dan Dam?
Lake Carol-Dan 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 Lake Carol-Dan Dam?
Lake Carol-Dan Dam has a dam height of 22 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.