Lake Kimberly Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Kimberly Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 56.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01119 |
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
CEDAR GREEN P.O.A.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Kimberly Dam?
Lake Kimberly 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 Kimberly Dam?
Lake Kimberly Dam is owned by CEDAR GREEN P.O.A. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Kimberly Dam built?
Lake Kimberly Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Kimberly Dam?
Lake Kimberly 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 Kimberly Dam?
Lake Kimberly Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Kimberly Dam last inspected?
Lake Kimberly Dam was last inspected on April 7, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.