Ola-Dale
Key Takeaway
Ola-Dale is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 70.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00767 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF OLA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ola-Dale?
Ola-Dale is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ola-Dale?
Ola-Dale is owned by CITY OF OLA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ola-Dale built?
Ola-Dale was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Ola-Dale?
Ola-Dale serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ola-Dale?
Ola-Dale has a dam height of 36 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 Ola-Dale last inspected?
Ola-Dale was last inspected on July 25, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.