Morris Lake Dam
Morris Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Arkansas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morris Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Morris Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by W J Morris Jr. (private). It impounds the Little Frog Bayou-os near Alma.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Alma |
| River/Stream | Little Frog Bayou-os |
| Coordinates | 35.52694, -94.23111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | W J Morris Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00491 |
| Federal ID | AR00491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |