Forest Lake Dam
Forest Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Garland County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Forest Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Forest Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Empire Land Develop (private). It impounds the South Fork Saline River-tr near Fountain Lake.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | Garland |
| Nearest City | Fountain Lake |
| River/Stream | South Fork Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.56333, -93.00333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 665 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Empire Land Develop |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01169 |
| Federal ID | AR01169 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |