Wautauga Springs Dam
Key Takeaway
Wautauga Springs Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 71.9% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 729 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 453 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01565 |
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
DR. THOMAS D. TAYLOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wautauga Springs Dam?
Wautauga Springs 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 Wautauga Springs Dam?
Wautauga Springs Dam is owned by DR. THOMAS D. TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wautauga Springs Dam built?
Wautauga Springs Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Wautauga Springs Dam?
Wautauga Springs Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Wautauga Springs Dam last inspected?
Wautauga Springs Dam was last inspected on January 28, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.