Lake Kiwanie Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Kiwanie Dam is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,686 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01126 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SPRING RIVER BEACH CLUB-NEED ADDRESSEE, DON'T MAIL INV.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Kiwanie Dam?
Lake Kiwanie Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Kiwanie Dam?
Lake Kiwanie Dam is owned by SPRING RIVER BEACH CLUB-NEED ADDRESSEE, DON'T MAIL INV. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Kiwanie Dam built?
Lake Kiwanie Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Kiwanie Dam?
Lake Kiwanie 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 Kiwanie Dam?
Lake Kiwanie Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Kiwanie Dam last inspected?
Lake Kiwanie Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.