Beaver Fork Lake Dam
Beaver Fork Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beaver Fork Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver Fork Lake 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 City Of Conway (local government). It impounds the Beaver Fork near Conway.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,491 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,394 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,514 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 03/21/2018.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Faulkner |
| Nearest City | Conway |
| River/Stream | Beaver Fork |
| Coordinates | 35.14333, -92.44528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,491 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,514 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,514 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,394 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,295 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Conway |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00042 |
| Federal ID | AR00042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |