Myers Lake Dam
Myers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Myers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Myers Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ralph Myers And Son (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Garner.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | White |
| Nearest City | Garner |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27444, -91.95833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ralph Myers and Son |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00509 |
| Federal ID | AR00509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |