Vaughn Wilson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 500 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 Vaughn Wilson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Vaughn Wilson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vaughn Wilson (private). It impounds the Betsy Gill Creek near Harmontown.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Independence |
| Nearest City | Harmontown |
| River/Stream | Betsy Gill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.79361, -91.78667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Vaughn Wilson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00366 |
| Federal ID | AR00366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |