Old Water Supply Lake Dam
Old Water Supply Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Arkansas, built in 1932. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Old Water Supply Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Old Water Supply Lake Dam 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 City Of Charleston (local government). It impounds the Doctors Creek near Charleston.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 356 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Charleston |
| River/Stream | Doctors Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28333, -94.05000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 356 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 256 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Charleston |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00404 |
| Federal ID | AR00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |