Lake Henry Dam
Lake Henry Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Henry Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Henry Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rene Jeffers (private). It impounds the Bell Branch.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bell Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.92333, -92.80333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,402 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rene Jeffers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00835 |
| Federal ID | AR00835 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |