Lake Russellville Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Russellville Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 48.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 351 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00267 |
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
RUSSELLVILLE WATER COMPANY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Russellville Dam?
Lake Russellville 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 Russellville Dam?
Lake Russellville Dam is owned by RUSSELLVILLE WATER COMPANY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Russellville Dam built?
Lake Russellville Dam was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Russellville Dam?
Lake Russellville 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 Russellville Dam?
Lake Russellville Dam has a dam height of 26 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.