Chambers Lake Dam
Chambers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Yell County, Arkansas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chambers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Chambers 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 J. E. Chambers (private). It impounds the Petite Branch near Danville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 582 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 218 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 07/06/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Yell |
| Nearest City | Danville |
| River/Stream | Petite Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.04500, -93.46167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 582 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,738 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | J. E. Chambers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00765 |
| Federal ID | AR00765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |