Shady Lake is a concrete dam located in Polk County, Arkansas, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 163 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Shady Lake
The primary purpose of Shady Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Saline Creek near Athens.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 163 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/04/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Athens |
| River/Stream | Saline Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.35990, -94.02790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 163 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00910 |
| Federal ID | AR00910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |