Lake Norrell Dam
Lake Norrell Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Norrell Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Norrell 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 Benton Utilities (local government). It impounds the Brushy Creek near Benton.
The dam stands 92 feet tall and stretches 941 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 265 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,936 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 92 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Benton |
| River/Stream | Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.71833, -92.64500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Length | 941 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,936 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,936 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 265 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,416 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Benton Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00004 |
| Federal ID | AR00004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |