Montgomery Lake Dam

MILL CREEK-TR· Faulkner, Arkansas· Built 1936· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Montgomery Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 33.2% in AR)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Max Discharge241 cfs
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDAR00037

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

DALTON MONTGOMERY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Montgomery Lake Dam?

Montgomery 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 Montgomery Lake Dam?

Montgomery Lake Dam is owned by DALTON MONTGOMERY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Montgomery Lake Dam built?

Montgomery Lake Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Montgomery Lake Dam?

Montgomery Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Montgomery Lake Dam?

Montgomery Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.