Masons Reservoir Dam
Masons Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Arkansas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Masons Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Masons Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by K F Mason (private). It impounds the Hickman Branch-os near Bradford.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Bradford |
| River/Stream | Hickman Branch-os |
| Coordinates | 35.45667, -91.45333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,174 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | K F Mason |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00488 |
| Federal ID | AR00488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |