U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
U.S. Mag. Corp. 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 | 30 ft (taller than 59.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 4,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00362 |
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
U. S. MAG CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam?
U.S. Mag. Corp. 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 U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam?
U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam is owned by U. S. MAG CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam built?
U.S. Mag. Corp. 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 U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam?
U.S. Mag. Corp. 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 U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam?
U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam last inspected?
U.S. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam was last inspected on April 29, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.