Old Brown Mud Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Old Brown Mud Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 59 ft (taller than 88.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 2,285 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 165 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,040 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00024 |
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
ALCOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Old Brown Mud Lake Dam?
Old Brown Mud 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 Old Brown Mud Lake Dam?
Old Brown Mud Lake Dam is owned by ALCOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Old Brown Mud Lake Dam built?
Old Brown Mud Lake Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Old Brown Mud Lake Dam?
Old Brown Mud 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 Old Brown Mud Lake Dam?
Old Brown Mud Lake Dam has a dam height of 59 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 Old Brown Mud Lake Dam last inspected?
Old Brown Mud Lake Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.