Spiritual Development Lake Dam

STRAWBERRY RIVER-TR· Izard, Arkansas· Built 1965· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Spiritual Development 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 23 ft (taller than 37.6% in AR)
Dam Length405 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Max Discharge286 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDAR01113

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

ASSOC SPIRITUAL DEVELOP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spiritual Development Lake Dam?

Spiritual Development 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 Spiritual Development Lake Dam?

Spiritual Development Lake Dam is owned by ASSOC SPIRITUAL DEVELOP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Spiritual Development Lake Dam built?

Spiritual Development 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 Spiritual Development Lake Dam?

Spiritual Development 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 Spiritual Development Lake Dam?

Spiritual Development Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.