Lake Rosebud Dam

TARELTON CREEK OFFSTREAM· Arkansas, Arkansas· Built 1955· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Rosebud Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,020 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,683 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDAR01047

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ROSEBUD NICHOLSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Rosebud Dam?

Lake Rosebud 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 Rosebud Dam?

Lake Rosebud Dam is owned by ROSEBUD NICHOLSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Rosebud Dam built?

Lake Rosebud 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 Rosebud Dam?

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

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.