Lake New Moon Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 805 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake New Moon Dam
The primary purpose of Lake New Moon Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mildred Buck (private). It impounds the Caney Creek-tr.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 805 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Saline |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.75167, -92.60000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 805 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 262 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mildred Buck |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00003 |
| Federal ID | AR00003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |