Meyers Lake Dam
Meyers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meyers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Meyers Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charlie Meyers (private). It impounds the Hurricane Creek-os near Bryant.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,385 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Bryant |
| River/Stream | Hurricane Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 34.66000, -92.56333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 218 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charlie Meyers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00011 |
| Federal ID | AR00011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |