Lumsdens Reservoir Dam

MILL BAYOU-TR· Arkansas, Arkansas· Built 1947· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lumsdens Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length9,450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.9K acre-ft
Surface Area312 acres
Max Discharge339 cfs
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDAR01060

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

O C LUMSDEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lumsdens Reservoir Dam?

Lumsdens Reservoir 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 Lumsdens Reservoir Dam?

Lumsdens Reservoir Dam is owned by O C LUMSDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lumsdens Reservoir Dam built?

Lumsdens Reservoir Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Lumsdens Reservoir Dam?

Lumsdens Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. 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.