Spring Valley Lake No 1 Dam
Spring Valley Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spring Valley Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Valley Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Spring Valley Manor Suburban Improvement District (private). It impounds the Payne Branch near Little Rock.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 715 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 296 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Little Rock |
| River/Stream | Payne Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.72944, -92.43944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Spring Valley Manor Suburban Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00114 |
| Federal ID | AR00114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |