Mcclure Lake Dam
Mcclure Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcclure Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclure 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 W E Mcclure (private). It impounds the West Fork Creek near Nashville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Howard |
| Nearest City | Nashville |
| River/Stream | West Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.01167, -93.84167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | W E McClure |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00916 |
| Federal ID | AR00916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |