Lake Rosebud Dam
Lake Rosebud Dam is an earth dam located in Arkansas County, Arkansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Rosebud Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Rosebud Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rosebud Nicholson (private). It impounds the Tarelton Creek Offstream.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 | Arkansas |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tarelton Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 34.28000, -91.16000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,683 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rosebud Nicholson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01047 |
| Federal ID | AR01047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |