Hale Lake Dam
Hale Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nevada County, Arkansas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hale Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hale 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 G Hale (private). It impounds the Garland Creek-tr near Prescot.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,194 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 | Nevada |
| Nearest City | Prescot |
| River/Stream | Garland Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.83167, -93.41333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,194 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 935 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | G Hale |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00608 |
| Federal ID | AR00608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |