Helmich Lake Dam
Helmich Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Helmich Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Helmich Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oscar Helmich (private). It impounds the Hurricane Creek-os near Bryant.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 655 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Saline |
| Nearest City | Bryant |
| River/Stream | Hurricane Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 34.66167, -92.58500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 175 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oscar Helmich |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00010 |
| Federal ID | AR00010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |