Siloam Springs Lake Dam
Siloam Springs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Arkansas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Siloam Springs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Siloam Springs Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Siloam Springs (local government). It impounds the Flint Creek near Siloam Springs.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 381 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Benton |
| Nearest City | Siloam Springs |
| River/Stream | Flint Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.22333, -94.54250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 381 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 381 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,712 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Siloam Springs |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00259 |
| Federal ID | AR00259 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |