Lake Chance Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Chance Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Chance Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Allen Shivers (private). It impounds the Saline River-tr near Benton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Benton |
| River/Stream | Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.55639, -92.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 349 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Allen Shivers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00023 |
| Federal ID | AR00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |