Mcgraw Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcgraw Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 21.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 701 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00771 |
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
B F MCGRAW
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcgraw Pond Dam?
Mcgraw Pond 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 Mcgraw Pond Dam?
Mcgraw Pond Dam is owned by B F MCGRAW (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcgraw Pond Dam built?
Mcgraw Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Mcgraw Pond Dam?
Mcgraw Pond 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 Mcgraw Pond Dam?
Mcgraw Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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.