Booneville Reservoir Dam
Booneville Reservoir Dam is an arch dam located in Logan County, Arkansas, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Booneville Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Booneville Reservoir 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 Booneville Water Department (local government). It impounds the Booneville Creek near Booneville.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 251 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1929, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/18/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Booneville |
| River/Stream | Booneville Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16500, -93.91833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 251 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 828 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Booneville Water Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00893 |
| Federal ID | AR00893 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |