Bridewells Lake Dam
Bridewells Lake Dam is a rockfill dam located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bridewells Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bridewells Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hope Country Club (private). It impounds the Little Bodcaw near Evening Shade.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 | Hempstead |
| Nearest City | Evening Shade |
| River/Stream | Little Bodcaw |
| Coordinates | 33.62833, -93.57000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hope Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00955 |
| Federal ID | AR00955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |