Payne Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Payne Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00346 |
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
H PAYNE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Payne Lake Dam?
Payne 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 Payne Lake Dam?
Payne Lake Dam is owned by H PAYNE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Payne Lake Dam built?
Payne Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Payne Lake Dam?
Payne 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.