Montgomery Lake Dam

NOWLIN CREEK-OS· Pulaski, Arkansas· Built 1960· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Montgomery Lake 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 Length1,775 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Max Discharge49 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDAR00087

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

J L 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 J L 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 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 Montgomery Lake Dam?

Montgomery Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. 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.