10Total Dams
2High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Montgomery County, Arkansas
Montgomery County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Montgomery County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Mt Ida Water Supply Dam at 86 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ida Water Supply Dam | High | Satisfactory | 86 | Water Supply | 1991 |
| Arnoname 186 Ozark Interests | High | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1962 |
| North Fork of S Fork Site 3 | Significant | Satisfactory | 65 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Sanderson Dam | Significant | Poor | 49 | Water Supply | 1925 |
| Tigue Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1978 |
| Hatfield Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 17 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Ouachita Nursery Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 36 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1971 |
| Milchem Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 26 | Irrigation | 1981 |
| Owens Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Irrigation | 1964 |
| Story Pond | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |