Crutchfield Lake Dam
Crutchfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Izard County, Arkansas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crutchfield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crutchfield Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by L C Crutchfield (private). It impounds the Watkins Branch near Evening Shade.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Izard |
| Nearest City | Evening Shade |
| River/Stream | Watkins Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.09167, -91.77944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | L C Crutchfield |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00227 |
| Federal ID | AR00227 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |