B C Smith Lake Dam
B C Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About B C Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of B C Smith Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bernard C Smith, Md (private). It impounds the Departee Creek-tr.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | White |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Departee Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.39667, -91.47500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bernard C Smith, MD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01115 |
| Federal ID | AR01115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |