Womack Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Womack Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 33.2% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 254 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00922 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ROSS WOMACK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Womack Lake Dam?
Womack Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Womack Lake Dam?
Womack Lake Dam is owned by ROSS WOMACK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Womack Lake Dam built?
Womack Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Womack Lake Dam?
Womack Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Womack Lake Dam?
Womack Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.