Paul Senteny Lake Dam
Paul Senteny Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Paul Senteny Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paul Senteny Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul Senteny (private). It impounds the Distress Creek near Madison.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Poinsett |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Distress Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.55389, -90.69333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul Senteny |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00478 |
| Federal ID | AR00478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |