Western Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Western Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.4% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 173 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00125 |
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
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Western Hills Lake Dam?
Western Hills 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 Western Hills Lake Dam?
Western Hills Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF LITTLE ROCK (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Western Hills Lake Dam built?
Western Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Western Hills Lake Dam?
Western Hills 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 Western Hills Lake Dam?
Western Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Western Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Western Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on June 11, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.