Voss Reservoir Dam
Voss Reservoir Dam is a rockfill dam located in Arkansas County, Arkansas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Voss Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Voss Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Calvin Voss (private). It impounds the Little Lagrue Bayou-tr near De Witt.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 368 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Arkansas |
| Nearest City | De Witt |
| River/Stream | Little Lagrue Bayou-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.39500, -91.38667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Max Discharge | 509 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Calvin Voss |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01007 |
| Federal ID | AR01007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |