Morris Stuart Lake Dam
Morris Stuart Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morris Stuart Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Morris Stuart Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Henry Williams (private). It impounds the Blue Hole Branch near Grady Camp.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Independence |
| Nearest City | Grady Camp |
| River/Stream | Blue Hole Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.64639, -91.68056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Henry Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00368 |
| Federal ID | AR00368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |