Lake Harris Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Harris Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.4% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 961 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,224 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00945 |
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
OREN HARRIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Harris Dam?
Lake Harris 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 Harris Dam?
Lake Harris Dam is owned by OREN HARRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Harris Dam built?
Lake Harris 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 Lake Harris Dam?
Lake Harris Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Harris Dam?
Lake Harris Dam has a dam height of 24 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.