Scenic Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Scenic Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.4% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 591 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01290 |
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
EDDIE TRIM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Scenic Hills Lake Dam?
Scenic Hills 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 Scenic Hills Lake Dam?
Scenic Hills Lake Dam is owned by EDDIE TRIM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Scenic Hills Lake Dam built?
Scenic Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Scenic Hills Lake Dam?
Scenic Hills 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 Scenic Hills Lake Dam?
Scenic Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.