Maloch Lake Dam

OTTER CREEK-TR· Columbia, Arkansas· Built 1958· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Maloch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge480 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDAR00789

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

W H MALOCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Maloch Lake Dam?

Maloch 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 Maloch Lake Dam?

Maloch Lake Dam is owned by W H MALOCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Maloch Lake Dam built?

Maloch Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Maloch Lake Dam?

Maloch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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.