Dunbar Lake Dam
Dunbar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Little River County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dunbar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dunbar 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 K A Dunbar (private). It impounds the Walnut Bayou-tr.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Little River |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Walnut Bayou-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.67111, -94.38972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 156 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | K A Dunbar |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01093 |
| Federal ID | AR01093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |