Shiloh Lake Dam
Shiloh Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashley County, Arkansas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shiloh Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shiloh Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Searcy Wilcoxon Jr. (private). It impounds the Chemin-a-haut Creek near Hamburg.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Ashley |
| Nearest City | Hamburg |
| River/Stream | Chemin-a-haut Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.34000, -91.76167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,320 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Searcy Wilcoxon Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00683 |
| Federal ID | AR00683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |