Barham Lake Dam No 1
Barham Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Nevada County, Arkansas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Barham Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Barham Lake Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Barham Branch near Dills Mills.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2025.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | Dills Mills |
| River/Stream | Barham Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.63167, -93.23000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 545 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00619 |
| Federal ID | AR00619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |