Nicholas Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Nicholas 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 Height | 30 ft (taller than 59.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,743 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01274 |
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
NICK YOUNT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nicholas Lake Dam?
Nicholas 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 Nicholas Lake Dam?
Nicholas Lake Dam is owned by NICK YOUNT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nicholas Lake Dam built?
Nicholas 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 Nicholas Lake Dam?
Nicholas 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.
How tall is Nicholas Lake Dam?
Nicholas Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Nicholas Lake Dam last inspected?
Nicholas Lake Dam was last inspected on March 18, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.