Boswell Lake Dam
Boswell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Arkansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boswell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Boswell 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 R Boswell (private). It impounds the Gentry Creek-os.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,025 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Clark |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Gentry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 34.04667, -93.28083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,025 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | R Boswell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00589 |
| Federal ID | AR00589 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |