Hill Lake Dam
Hill Lake Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hill Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Hill (private). It impounds the Pumpkin near Providence.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | White |
| Nearest City | Providence |
| River/Stream | Pumpkin |
| Coordinates | 35.39167, -91.67333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Hill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00302 |
| Federal ID | AR00302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |