Bates Lake Dam
Bates Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Arkansas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bates Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bates Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W E Bates Dr. (private). It impounds the Mansker Creek-tr near Pocahontas.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 454 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Pocahontas |
| River/Stream | Mansker Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.28667, -90.98000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 454 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 312 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W E Bates Dr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01272 |
| Federal ID | AR01272 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |