Paradise Lake Dam
Paradise Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Miller County, Arkansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paradise Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paradise Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William E. Bann Iii Dr. (private). It impounds the Four Mile Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 668 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Miller |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Four Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.35000, -93.98333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 668 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 281 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William E. Bann III Dr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00747 |
| Federal ID | AR00747 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |