White Oak Lake Upper Dam
White Oak Lake Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Ouachita County, Arkansas, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About White Oak Lake Upper Dam
The primary purpose of White Oak Lake Upper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the White Oak Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 597 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Ouachita |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | White Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.66667, -93.08667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,940 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 597 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00634 |
| Federal ID | AR00634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |