Barham Lake Dam No 2
Barham Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Nevada County, Arkansas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Barham Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Barham Lake Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Barham Branch near Dills Mills.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 425 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2025.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | Dills Mills |
| River/Stream | Barham Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.63500, -93.22667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 935 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00620 |
| Federal ID | AR00620 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |