Wooten Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wooten Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 62.3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 62 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00744 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
E. J. FRICKS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wooten Lake Dam?
Wooten Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wooten Lake Dam?
Wooten Lake Dam is owned by E. J. FRICKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wooten Lake Dam built?
Wooten Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Wooten Lake Dam?
Wooten 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 Wooten Lake Dam?
Wooten Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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.