Lake Conway Dam
Lake Conway Dam is an earth dam located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Conway Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Conway 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 Arkansas Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Palarm Creek near Mayflower.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Mayflower |
| River/Stream | Palarm Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.95889, -92.40472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21,440 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7,535 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00064 |
| Federal ID | AR00064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |