Lake Bradshaw Dam
Lake Bradshaw Dam is an earth dam located in Nevada County, Arkansas, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Bradshaw Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Bradshaw Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by G N Bradshaw (private). It impounds the Smackover Creek-tr.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 314 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Nevada |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Smackover Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.47333, -93.22500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 314 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 857 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | G N Bradshaw |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00612 |
| Federal ID | AR00612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |