Tates Reservoir Dam
Tates Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Prairie County, Arkansas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tates Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Tates Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wayne Tate (private). It impounds the Brownings Branch near Des Arc.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 | Prairie |
| Nearest City | Des Arc |
| River/Stream | Brownings Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.99167, -91.55194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wayne Tate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00697 |
| Federal ID | AR00697 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |