Watson Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Watson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10,060 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00879 |
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
J T WATSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Watson Lake Dam?
Watson 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 Watson Lake Dam?
Watson Lake Dam is owned by J T WATSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watson Lake Dam built?
Watson 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 Watson Lake Dam?
Watson Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.