Roberts Lake Dam
Roberts Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Garland County, Arkansas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Roberts Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Roberts 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 Roy Roberts (private). It impounds the Mazarn Creek near Sunshine.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 501 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/2000. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Nearest City | Sunshine |
| River/Stream | Mazarn Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.45333, -93.22167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 501 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Roy Roberts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00734 |
| Federal ID | AR00734 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |