Westmoreland Lake Dam
Westmoreland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Miller County, Arkansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Westmoreland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Westmoreland 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 Sherman Westmoreland (private). It impounds the East Fork Kelly Bayou-tr near Poddridge.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 363 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 | Poddridge |
| River/Stream | East Fork Kelly Bayou-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.11833, -93.91833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Sherman Westmoreland |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00750 |
| Federal ID | AR00750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |