Arnoname 4 Dougherty's Dam is an earth dam located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, built in 1942. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 200 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 Arnoname 4 Dougherty's Dam
The primary purpose of Arnoname 4 Dougherty's Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harry Daughtry (private). It impounds the Deans Branch near Ward.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, 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 | Lonoke |
| Nearest City | Ward |
| River/Stream | Deans Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.04333, -92.11528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harry Daughtry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00178 |
| Federal ID | AR00178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |