Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Davis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Noel Davis Jr. (private). It impounds the Mine Creek-os near Nashville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Howard |
| Nearest City | Nashville |
| River/Stream | Mine Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 34.00889, -93.84361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Noel Davis Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00917 |
| Federal ID | AR00917 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |