Wyldewood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wyldewood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00300 |
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
WYLDEWOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wyldewood Lake Dam?
Wyldewood 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 Wyldewood Lake Dam?
Wyldewood Lake Dam is owned by WYLDEWOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wyldewood Lake Dam built?
Wyldewood Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Wyldewood Lake Dam?
Wyldewood 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 Wyldewood Lake Dam?
Wyldewood Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.