Stephens Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grant County, Arkansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 540 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stephens Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stephens 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 W & J Stephens Farm Inc. (private). It impounds the Polk Creek-tr.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 238 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Polk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.28278, -92.55139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,763 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | W & J Stephens Farm Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00629 |
| Federal ID | AR00629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |