Telico Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Telico Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 23 ft (taller than 37.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00425 |
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
TELICO TRAILS LOT OWNERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Telico Lake Dam?
Telico 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 Telico Lake Dam?
Telico Lake Dam is owned by TELICO TRAILS LOT OWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Telico Lake Dam built?
Telico Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Telico Lake Dam?
Telico 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 Telico Lake Dam?
Telico 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.
When was Telico Lake Dam last inspected?
Telico Lake Dam was last inspected on July 19, 1993. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.