Lake Spur Dam
Lake Spur Dam is an earth dam located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Spur Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Spur 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 Cleda Hattabaugh (private). It impounds the Little Petitjean Cr-tr near Mansfield.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 152 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 812 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Nearest City | Mansfield |
| River/Stream | Little Petitjean Cr-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.02167, -94.23944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 812 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 812 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cleda Hattabaugh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00941 |
| Federal ID | AR00941 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |