Lower Hurricane Lake Dam
Lower Hurricane Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Hurricane Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Hurricane Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jess Odom Enterprises (private). It impounds the Cave Creek-tr.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | Newton |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Cave Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.90500, -92.96472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,950 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jess Odom Enterprises |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01109 |
| Federal ID | AR01109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |