State Line Lake Dam

MCKINNEY BAYOU-TR· Miller, Arkansas· Built 1967· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

State Line 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 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR)
Dam Length479 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Max Discharge53 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDAR01253

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
Last Inspection: March 5, 1981
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HAYWOOD-HEYGOOD-JONES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of State Line Lake Dam?

State Line 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 State Line Lake Dam?

State Line Lake Dam is owned by HAYWOOD-HEYGOOD-JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was State Line Lake Dam built?

State Line 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 State Line Lake Dam?

State Line 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 State Line Lake Dam?

State Line 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.

When was State Line Lake Dam last inspected?

State Line Lake Dam was last inspected on March 5, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.