Waldron Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 350 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 Waldron Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Waldron 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 Sherman Waldron (private). It impounds the Clear Creek-tr-os.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 | None |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek-tr-os |
| Coordinates | 34.53833, -92.22500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 93 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Sherman Waldron |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00136 |
| Federal ID | AR00136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |