Wilson Lake Dam
Wilson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wilson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wilson 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 J G Wilson (private). It impounds the Brodie Creek near Little Rock.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Little Rock |
| River/Stream | Brodie Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.73000, -92.42333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 515 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | J G Wilson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00113 |
| Federal ID | AR00113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |