Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 397 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 Spring Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dalme and Malkames (private). It impounds the Brodie Creek near Little Rock.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 397 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Little Rock |
| River/Stream | Brodie Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74333, -92.44167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 397 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,795 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dalme and Malkames |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00109 |
| Federal ID | AR00109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |