Sugar Loaf Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sugar Loaf Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 88.8% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 11.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 386 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,264 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00938 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Loaf Lake Dam?
Sugar Loaf Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sugar Loaf Lake Dam?
Sugar Loaf Lake Dam is owned by ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugar Loaf Lake Dam built?
Sugar Loaf Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Sugar Loaf Lake Dam?
Sugar Loaf 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 Sugar Loaf Lake Dam?
Sugar Loaf Lake Dam has a dam height of 60 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 Sugar Loaf Lake Dam last inspected?
Sugar Loaf Lake Dam was last inspected on December 28, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.