Torian Lake Dam
Torian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Torian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Torian Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by B M Harton (private). It impounds the East Cadron Creek-tr near Gleason.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,290 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 303 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Faulkner |
| Nearest City | Gleason |
| River/Stream | East Cadron Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.16333, -92.49389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7,593 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | B M Harton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00041 |
| Federal ID | AR00041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |