Sam Gray Lake Dam
Sam Gray Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sam Gray Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sam Gray Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by B Gray (private). It impounds the Little Maumelle Riv-os.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little Maumelle Riv-os |
| Coordinates | 34.77167, -92.53167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,035 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | B Gray |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00102 |
| Federal ID | AR00102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |