Farmer's Lake Dam
Farmer's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Arkansas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Farmer's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Farmer's Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by F Farmer (private). It impounds the Flat Creek-tr.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 268 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | None |
| River/Stream | Flat Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.86000, -91.67000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 467 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | F Farmer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00774 |
| Federal ID | AR00774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |