Payer Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Arkansas County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 392 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Payer Lake No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Payer Lake No 3 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 Earnest Prayor (private). It impounds the White River-tr near Crocketts Bluff.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 392 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Arkansas |
| Nearest City | Crocketts Bluff |
| River/Stream | White River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.51667, -91.29167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 392 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Earnest Prayor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01001 |
| Federal ID | AR01001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |