Nalholz Lake Dam

WHITE OAK BRANCH-TE· Faulkner, Arkansas· Built 1976· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Nalholz Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length451 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Max Discharge436 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDAR01263

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

BERNARD NALHOLZ

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nalholz Lake Dam?

Nalholz 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 Nalholz Lake Dam?

Nalholz Lake Dam is owned by BERNARD NALHOLZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nalholz Lake Dam built?

Nalholz Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Nalholz Lake Dam?

Nalholz 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.