Mountain Brook Dam
Key Takeaway
Mountain Brook Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 84.3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 367 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,115 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01527 |
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
UNKNOWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mountain Brook Dam?
Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook Dam?
Mountain Brook Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mountain Brook Dam built?
Mountain Brook Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Mountain Brook Dam?
Mountain Brook Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mountain Brook Dam?
Mountain Brook Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Mountain Brook Dam last inspected?
Mountain Brook Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.