Arkla Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Miller County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 650 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 Arkla Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Arkla Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ark-la Gas Company (private). It impounds the State Line Creek-tr near Capps City.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 | Miller |
| Nearest City | Capps City |
| River/Stream | State Line Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.02500, -93.97333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ark-la Gas Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00752 |
| Federal ID | AR00752 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |