Shores Lake
Shores Lake is a masonry dam located in Franklin County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shores Lake
The primary purpose of Shores Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Hurricane Creek near Ozark, Ar.
The dam stands 63 feet tall and stretches 769 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,906 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2016.
At 63 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Ozark, Ar |
| River/Stream | Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.63333, -93.96139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 769 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,906 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,906 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,906 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 335 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00400 |
| Federal ID | AR00400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |