White Horse Mountain Dam
Key Takeaway
White Horse Mountain Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 68.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,149 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01471 |
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
WHITE HORSE MOUNTAIN-NEED ADDRESSEE, DON'T MAIL INVOICE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White Horse Mountain Dam?
White Horse Mountain 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 White Horse Mountain Dam?
White Horse Mountain Dam is owned by WHITE HORSE MOUNTAIN-NEED ADDRESSEE, DON'T MAIL INVOICE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Horse Mountain Dam built?
White Horse Mountain Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 White Horse Mountain Dam?
White Horse Mountain 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 White Horse Mountain Dam?
White Horse Mountain Dam has a dam height of 35 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 White Horse Mountain Dam last inspected?
White Horse Mountain Dam was last inspected on March 13, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.