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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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Pine Ridge |
| River/Stream | Bolan Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.57889, -93.90361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 366 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,542 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | O W Hatfield |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00898 |
| Federal ID | AR00898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |