Marsh Lake Dam
Marsh Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Drew County, Arkansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Marsh Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Marsh Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J W Marsh (private). It impounds the Hudgins Creek-tr.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 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 | Drew |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Hudgins Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.74500, -91.96167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,090 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J W Marsh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00795 |
| Federal ID | AR00795 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |