Parks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Parks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 3.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00051 |
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
EARL PARKS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Parks Lake Dam?
Parks 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 Parks Lake Dam?
Parks Lake Dam is owned by EARL PARKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parks Lake Dam built?
Parks Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Parks Lake Dam?
Parks 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.
How tall is Parks Lake Dam?
Parks 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.