Aldersgate Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 239 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 Aldersgate Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Aldersgate Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Aldergate Methodist Church (private). It impounds the Brodie Creek-tr near Little Rock.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 239 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Little Rock |
| River/Stream | Brodie Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.72861, -92.39333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 239 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Aldergate Methodist Church |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00116 |
| Federal ID | AR00116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |