Willenburg Lake Dam
Willenburg Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Willenburg Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Willenburg Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lee Willenburg (private). It impounds the Danner Creek near Adona.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Adona |
| River/Stream | Danner Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03194, -92.91111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,012 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lee Willenburg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00822 |
| Federal ID | AR00822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |