Ranson Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ranson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00301 |
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 E RANSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ranson Lake Dam?
Ranson 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 Ranson Lake Dam?
Ranson Lake Dam is owned by C E RANSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ranson Lake Dam built?
Ranson Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Ranson Lake Dam?
Ranson 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 Ranson Lake Dam?
Ranson Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.