Payer Lake No. 2
Key Takeaway
Payer Lake No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,866 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01000 |
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
EARNEST PAYER
Private
Nearby Dams
Payer Lake No 3 Dam
Arkansas, AR
Low Hazard 16 ftMcfall Lake Dam
Arkansas, AR
Low Hazard 24 ftPayer Lake No 1 Dam
Arkansas, AR
Low Hazard 27 ftTrice Estate Lake Dam
Arkansas, AR
Low Hazard 19 ftMcgaughey Lake Dam
Arkansas, AR
Low Hazard 25 ftAbernathy Reservior Dam
Arkansas, AR
Low Hazard 18 ftGunnell Pond Dam
Arkansas, AR
Low HazardWofford Lake Dam
Arkansas, AR
Low Hazard 18 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Payer Lake No. 2?
Payer Lake No. 2 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 Payer Lake No. 2?
Payer Lake No. 2 is owned by EARNEST PAYER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Payer Lake No. 2 built?
Payer Lake No. 2 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 Payer Lake No. 2?
Payer Lake No. 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.