Fowler Lake Dam
Fowler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Arkansas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fowler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fowler Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bill Fowler (private). It impounds the Beech Creek Os near Boxley.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Boxley |
| River/Stream | Beech Creek Os |
| Coordinates | 35.95333, -93.41500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bill Fowler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00207 |
| Federal ID | AR00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |