Nooner Lake Dam

LOCKERS CREEK· Garland, Arkansas· Built 1964· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Nooner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length290 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDAR01167

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

N F NOONER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nooner Lake Dam?

Nooner 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 Nooner Lake Dam?

Nooner Lake Dam is owned by N F NOONER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nooner Lake Dam built?

Nooner Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Nooner Lake Dam?

Nooner Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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.