Whiskey Chute Dam
Whiskey Chute Dam is an earth dam located in Chicot County, Arkansas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whiskey Chute Dam
The primary purpose of Whiskey Chute Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Mississippi River-os near Lake Village.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 156 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Chicot |
| Nearest City | Lake Village |
| River/Stream | Mississippi River-os |
| Coordinates | 33.36167, -91.25167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 156 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01296 |
| Federal ID | AR01296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |