Process City Lake Dam
Process City Lake Dam is a rockfill dam located in Sevier County, Arkansas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Process City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Process City 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 Weyerhausuer Company (private). It impounds the Bear Creek near Horatio.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sevier |
| Nearest City | Horatio |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.02000, -94.36667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,728 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Weyerhausuer Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00927 |
| Federal ID | AR00927 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |