Pace Lake Dam

NORTH BAYOU· Ouachita, Arkansas· Built 1951· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pace Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 3.7% in AR)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Normal Storage94 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)
NID IDAR00637

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

ED PACE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pace Lake Dam?

Pace 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 Pace Lake Dam?

Pace Lake Dam is owned by ED PACE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pace Lake Dam built?

Pace Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Pace Lake Dam?

Pace Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pace Lake Dam?

Pace Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.

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.