Patchett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Arkansas, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 200 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 Patchett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Patchett 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 Arthur Patchet (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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 | Polk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.53139, -94.15194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 311 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Arthur Patchet |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01088 |
| Federal ID | AR01088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |