White River Lock & Dam No. 3
White River Lock & Dam No. 3 is a timber crib dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About White River Lock & Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of White River Lock & Dam No. 3 is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Independence County (local government). It impounds the White River near Batesville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,024 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,242 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10,703 square miles. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Nearest City | Batesville |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 35.84344, -91.85012 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 750.7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,242 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,024 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10,703 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 71,217 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Independence County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01321 |
| Federal ID | AR01321 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |