Arnoname 136 is an earth dam located in Garland County, Arkansas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 761 ft long. 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 Arnoname 136
The primary purpose of Arnoname 136 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 J a Reeves (private). It impounds the Ouachita River-tr near Hot Springs.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 761 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Garland |
| Nearest City | Hot Springs |
| River/Stream | Ouachita River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.52167, -93.12972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 761 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 47 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | J a Reeves |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00730 |
| Federal ID | AR00730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |