Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam

SALINE RIVER-TR· Ashley, Arkansas· Built 1963· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR)
Dam Length26,380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage18.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage12.3K acre-ft
Surface Area1,725 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge30 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDAR01084

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: August 22, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam?

Lake Georgia-Pacific 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 Georgia-Pacific Dam?

Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam is owned by GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam built?

Lake Georgia-Pacific 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 Georgia-Pacific Dam?

Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam?

Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam last inspected?

Lake Georgia-Pacific Dam was last inspected on August 22, 1990. 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.