Dry Lake Dam
Dry Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Arkansas County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dry Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dry Lake Dam 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the La Grue Bayou - Tr.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Arkansas |
| River/Stream | La Grue Bayou - Tr |
| Coordinates | 34.11000, -91.16500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 543 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00537 |
| Federal ID | AR00537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |