Lake Patricia Dam
Lake Patricia Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Patricia Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Patricia Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jan Woods (private). It impounds the Mc Henry Creek Trib near Little Rock.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 552 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 197 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Little Rock |
| River/Stream | Mc Henry Creek Trib |
| Coordinates | 34.72333, -92.44333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 552 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jan Woods |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00119 |
| Federal ID | AR00119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |