King Fisher Lake Dam
King Fisher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Yell County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About King Fisher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of King Fisher Lake 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 Pond Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | Yell |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Pond Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.09667, -93.10833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 233 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00758 |
| Federal ID | AR00758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |