Process City Lake Dam

BEAR CREEK· Sevier, Arkansas· Built 1948· Rockfill·
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Process City Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length520 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,728 cfs
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)
NID IDAR00927

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

WEYERHAUSUER COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Process City Lake Dam?

Process City 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 Process City Lake Dam?

Process City Lake Dam is owned by WEYERHAUSUER COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Process City Lake Dam built?

Process City Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Process City Lake Dam?

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

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.