Mccallie-North Lake Dam

WATTENSAW BAYOU-TR-OS· Lonoke, Arkansas· Built 1947· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Mccallie-North Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 8.8% in AR)
Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDAR00183

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 T MCCALLIE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mccallie-North Lake Dam?

Mccallie-North 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 Mccallie-North Lake Dam?

Mccallie-North Lake Dam is owned by W T MCCALLIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mccallie-North Lake Dam built?

Mccallie-North Lake 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 Mccallie-North Lake Dam?

Mccallie-North Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mccallie-North Lake Dam?

Mccallie-North Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.

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.