Dupree Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 1,300 ft long. 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 Dupree Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dupree Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by P W Dupree (private). It impounds the Bayou Meto-tr.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bayou Meto-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.85000, -92.14667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 741 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | P W Dupree |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00082 |
| Federal ID | AR00082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |