Ozark Water Supply Lake Dam
Ozark Water Supply Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Arkansas, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ozark Water Supply Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ozark Water Supply Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ozark Water Department (local government). It impounds the South Fork Of White Oak Creek near Felker Town.
The dam stands 90 feet tall and stretches 2,370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 456 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/03/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
At 90 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Felker Town |
| River/Stream | South Fork Of White Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.53000, -93.84500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 456 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,950 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ozark Water Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00562 |
| Federal ID | AR00562 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |