Womack Lake Dam
Womack Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Womack Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Womack Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ross Womack (private). It impounds the Saline Creek-os near Murfreesboro.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Pike |
| Nearest City | Murfreesboro |
| River/Stream | Saline Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 34.11000, -93.62500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 254 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ross Womack |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00922 |
| Federal ID | AR00922 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |