Weatherby Lake Dam
Weatherby Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weatherby Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Weatherby Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by F L Weatherby (private). It impounds the Boulder Creek Os near Jasper.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Newton |
| Nearest City | Jasper |
| River/Stream | Boulder Creek Os |
| Coordinates | 36.03000, -93.24167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | F L Weatherby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00206 |
| Federal ID | AR00206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |