Blacks Lake Dam No 2
Blacks Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blacks Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Blacks Lake Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harry Black Estate (private). It impounds the Little Cypress Creek near Saltillo.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 595 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Faulkner |
| Nearest City | Saltillo |
| River/Stream | Little Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.04167, -92.28333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 595 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harry Black Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00054 |
| Federal ID | AR00054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |