Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam
Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam is a concrete dam located in Jefferson County, Arkansas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Emmett Sanders Lock And Dam is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by Usace - Little Rock District (federal). It impounds the Arkansas near Gillett.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 18,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,680 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 158,658 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2022.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Gillett |
| River/Stream | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.24874, -91.90410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 18,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,680 acres |
| Drainage Area | 158,658 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 375,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Little Rock District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00167 |
| Federal ID | AR00167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |