Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam

CANEY CREEK-TR· Conway, Arkansas· Built 1956· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDAR00357

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

CITY OF MORRILTON

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam?

Morrilton Sewage 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 Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam?

Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF MORRILTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam built?

Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam?

Morrilton Sewage Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. 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.