Sadler- Morrison Lake Dam
Sadler- Morrison Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, Arkansas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sadler- Morrison Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sadler- Morrison Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steven Morrison (private). It impounds the Saline River-tr near Rison.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cleveland |
| Nearest City | Rison |
| River/Stream | Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.94333, -92.19833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 436 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Steven Morrison |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00675 |
| Federal ID | AR00675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |