Midway Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Midway Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 44.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00976 |
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
ROC ROE CLUB, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Midway Lake Dam?
Midway 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 Midway Lake Dam?
Midway Lake Dam is owned by ROC ROE CLUB, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Midway Lake Dam built?
Midway Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Midway Lake Dam?
Midway 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 Midway Lake Dam?
Midway Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.
When was Midway Lake Dam last inspected?
Midway Lake Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.