Higginbottom Lake Dam
Higginbottom Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Baxter County, Arkansas, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Higginbottom Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Higginbottom Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W V Webb (private). It impounds the Walker Creek near Norfork.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Baxter |
| Nearest City | Norfork |
| River/Stream | Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.36333, -92.41472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W V Webb |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00194 |
| Federal ID | AR00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |