Tall Pine Lake Dam
Tall Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Tall Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tall Pine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H D Boyles (private). It impounds the Mchenry Creek-os.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Mchenry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 34.74056, -92.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H D Boyles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00108 |
| Federal ID | AR00108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |