Dairy Lake Dam
Dairy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Arkansas, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dairy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dairy 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 Campbell Dairy (private). It impounds the Gap Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Gap Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.59167, -94.10000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Campbell Dairy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00904 |
| Federal ID | AR00904 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |