Doniphan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 1,000 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Doniphan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Doniphan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by T S Smith/ Searcy Lumber (private). It impounds the Little Red River-tr near Judsonia.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | White |
| Nearest City | Judsonia |
| River/Stream | Little Red River-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.25333, -91.67500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | T S Smith/ Searcy Lumber |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00303 |
| Federal ID | AR00303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |