Owens Lake Dam
Owens Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Owens Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Owens Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eugene Owens (private). It impounds the Caddo River-tr near Glenwood.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 414 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Glenwood |
| River/Stream | Caddo River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.36750, -93.56917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 414 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 336 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Eugene Owens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00899 |
| Federal ID | AR00899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |