U.s. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam
U.s. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About U.s. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam
The primary purpose of U.s. Mag. Corp. Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by U. S. Mag Corporation (private). It impounds the Poke Bayou Trib near Batesville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 4,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Nearest City | Batesville |
| River/Stream | Poke Bayou Trib |
| Coordinates | 35.90333, -91.67500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | U. S. MAG Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00362 |
| Federal ID | AR00362 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |