Forest Lake 4 Dam
Forest Lake 4 Dam is an earth dam located in St. Francis County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Forest Lake 4 Dam
The primary purpose of Forest Lake 4 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles T Turner (private). It impounds the Crow Creek-tr near Madison.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | St. Francis |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Crow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.01833, -90.74500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 960 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles T Turner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00218 |
| Federal ID | AR00218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |