Hatfield Lake Dam

Hatfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Arkansas, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Hatfield Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Hatfield 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 O W Hatfield (private). It impounds the Bolan Creek-tr near Pine Ridge.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 366 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityPine Ridge
River/StreamBolan Creek-tr
Coordinates34.57889, -93.90361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length366 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,542 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerO W Hatfield
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR00898
Federal IDAR00898
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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