Bivans Lake Dam
Bivans Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bivans Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bivans Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herman Bivans (private). It impounds the Fairview Creek near Centerville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 354 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/2000. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Faulkner |
| Nearest City | Centerville |
| River/Stream | Fairview Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.31167, -92.27667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 354 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 321 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Herman Bivans |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00036 |
| Federal ID | AR00036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |