Saxon Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Saxon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,010 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00644 |
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
DUNCAN GRAYSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Saxon Lake Dam?
Saxon 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 Saxon Lake Dam?
Saxon Lake Dam is owned by DUNCAN GRAYSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Saxon Lake Dam built?
Saxon Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Saxon Lake Dam?
Saxon 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 Saxon Lake Dam?
Saxon Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.