Lake Omaha
Lake Omaha is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Arkansas, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Omaha
The primary purpose of Lake Omaha is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cherokee Village Sid (local government). It impounds the Hubble Creek near Hardy.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 139 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,780 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2019.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Hardy |
| River/Stream | Hubble Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.30833, -91.59167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,780 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,780 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,780 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 139 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,254 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cherokee Village SID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00245 |
| Federal ID | AR00245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |