Siloam Springs Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Siloam Springs Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 381 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,712 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00259 |
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
CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Siloam Springs Lake Dam?
Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs Lake Dam?
Siloam Springs Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Siloam Springs Lake Dam built?
Siloam Springs Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Siloam Springs Lake Dam?
Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs Lake Dam?
Siloam Springs 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.