Shaw Lake Dam
Shaw Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Arkansas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shaw Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shaw Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Shaw Estate (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Diamond City.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Diamond City |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.49667, -93.21056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William Shaw Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00195 |
| Federal ID | AR00195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |