Lakewood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakewood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 59.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00528 |
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
LAKEWOOD ESTATES POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakewood Lake Dam?
Lakewood Lake 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 Lakewood Lake Dam?
Lakewood Lake Dam is owned by LAKEWOOD ESTATES POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakewood Lake Dam built?
Lakewood Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Lakewood Lake Dam?
Lakewood Lake 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 Lakewood Lake Dam?
Lakewood Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Lakewood Lake Dam last inspected?
Lakewood Lake Dam was last inspected on January 12, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.