Dams in Independence County, Arkansas
12Total Dams
0High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Independence County, Arkansas
Independence County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Independence County is 77 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Kimberly Dam at 35 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Creek Wid Site 1 | Significant | Poor | 34 | Recreation | 1965 |
| White River L And D No. 1 | Significant | Fair | 28 | Hydroelectric | 1904 |
| Vaughn Wilson Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Lee Britten Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Lake Kimberly Dam | Low | Fair | 35 | Recreation | 1976 |
| R L Knies Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1973 |
| U.s. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1952 |
| White River Lock & Dam No. 2 | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Hydroelectric | 1905 |
| Goforth Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1969 |
| White River Lock & Dam No. 3 | Low | Satisfactory | 21 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Stafford Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Morris Stuart Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 1965 |