10Total Dams
3High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in St. Francis County, Arkansas
St. Francis County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in St. Francis County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake St. Frances at 45 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telico Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Hickey Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1948 |
| Powell Reservoir | High | Not assessed | 7 | Irrigation | 1983 |
| Lake St. Frances | Significant | Not assessed | 45 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Forest Lake 4 Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Forest Lake 6 Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Forest Lake 5 Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Forest Lake 3 Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Loeb Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Scenic Hills Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1956 |