Spring Valley Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 647 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 Valley Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Valley Lake No 2 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 Realty Company (private). It impounds the Payne Branch near Little Rock.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 647 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Payne Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.72778, -92.43667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 647 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,030 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Spring Valley Realty Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00118 |
| Federal ID | AR00118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |