Byrd Lake Dam
Byrd Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Drew County, Arkansas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Byrd Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Byrd Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W H Byrd (private). It impounds the Lower Cut-off Creek-tr.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Drew |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Lower Cut-off Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.69667, -91.67667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,946 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W H Byrd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00796 |
| Federal ID | AR00796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |