Strange Lake Dam
Strange Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Arkansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Strange Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Strange Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Strange (private). It impounds the Bodcau Creek-os near Stamps.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Stamps |
| River/Stream | Bodcau Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 33.33222, -93.48972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Strange |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00867 |
| Federal ID | AR00867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |