Square Rock Lake Dam
Square Rock Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Arkansas, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Square Rock Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Square Rock Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Waldron (local government). It impounds the Square Rock Creek near Waldron.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 715 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Waldron |
| River/Stream | Square Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.96306, -94.10750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Waldron |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00843 |
| Federal ID | AR00843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |