Lake St. Frances
Key Takeaway
Lake St. Frances is classified as significant hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 78.9% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00427 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CAPITOL GROWTH CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake St. Frances?
Lake St. Frances is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake St. Frances?
Lake St. Frances is owned by CAPITOL GROWTH CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake St. Frances built?
Lake St. Frances was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 St. Frances?
Lake St. Frances 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 St. Frances?
Lake St. Frances has a dam height of 45 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 St. Frances last inspected?
Lake St. Frances was last inspected on May 4, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.