Pullen Lake Dam

HEMPHILL CREEK-TR· Little River, Arkansas· Built 1955· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Pullen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 3.7% in AR)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,012 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDAR01094

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

CHARLES PULLEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pullen Lake Dam?

Pullen 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 Pullen Lake Dam?

Pullen Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES PULLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pullen Lake Dam built?

Pullen Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Pullen Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Pullen Lake Dam?

Pullen Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.

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.