Lake Harris Dam
Lake Harris Dam is an earth dam located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Harris Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Harris 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 Oren Harris (private). It impounds the Gaines Branch-os near Blevins.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 961 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Nearest City | Blevins |
| River/Stream | Gaines Branch-os |
| Coordinates | 33.93000, -93.68556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 961 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,224 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Oren Harris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00945 |
| Federal ID | AR00945 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |