Rector Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Garland County, Arkansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 573 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 Rector Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rector 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 H F Rector Jr (private). It impounds the Hallmans Creek-tr near Royal.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 573 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Nearest City | Royal |
| River/Stream | Hallmans Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.52028, -93.29000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 573 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 195 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | H F Rector Jr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00731 |
| Federal ID | AR00731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |