Matthews Lake Dam
Matthews Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Matthews Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Matthews Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Matthews Estate (private). It impounds the Ables Creek-tr near Tyro.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Tyro |
| River/Stream | Ables Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.81833, -91.74000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Matthews Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00773 |
| Federal ID | AR00773 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |