Lake Bald Knob
Lake Bald Knob is an earth dam located in Conway County, Arkansas, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Bald Knob
The primary purpose of Lake Bald Knob is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bald Knob Water & Sewer System (local government). It impounds the Overflow Creek near Bald Knob.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,083 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 154 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2018.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Conway |
| Nearest City | Bald Knob |
| River/Stream | Overflow Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.33667, -92.59333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,083 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,443 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 154 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bald Knob Water & Sewer System |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00304 |
| Federal ID | AR00304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |