Powell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Powell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.4% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 469 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00908 |
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
C R POWELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Powell Lake Dam?
Powell 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 Powell Lake Dam?
Powell Lake Dam is owned by C R POWELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Powell Lake Dam built?
Powell Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Powell Lake Dam?
Powell 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 Powell Lake Dam?
Powell Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.