Hunton Lake Dam
Hunton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Arkansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hunton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hunton Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hunton Farm (private). It impounds the Blair Creek near Prairie Grove.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Prairie Grove |
| River/Stream | Blair Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.90972, -94.35194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hunton Farm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01449 |
| Federal ID | AR01449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |