Stafford Lake Dam
Stafford Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stafford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stafford Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pascoe J. Stafford Estate (private). It impounds the Dota Creek-tr near Mt Zion.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Nearest City | Mt Zion |
| River/Stream | Dota Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.77000, -91.40500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pascoe J. Stafford Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00364 |
| Federal ID | AR00364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |