Pufahl Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pufahl Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 8.8% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00394 |
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
HERBERT PUFAHL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pufahl Lake Dam?
Pufahl 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 Pufahl Lake Dam?
Pufahl Lake Dam is owned by HERBERT PUFAHL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pufahl Lake Dam built?
Pufahl Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Pufahl Lake Dam?
Pufahl 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 Pufahl Lake Dam?
Pufahl Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.