Lost Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lost Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 33.2% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,878 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01271 |
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
BILL JONES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lost Lake Dam?
Lost 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 Lost Lake Dam?
Lost Lake Dam is owned by BILL JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lost Lake Dam built?
Lost Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Lost Lake Dam?
Lost 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 Lost Lake Dam?
Lost Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.