Goforth Lake Dam
Goforth Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Goforth Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Goforth Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bill Goforth (private). It impounds the Gravel Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Independence |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Gravel Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85861, -91.54500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bill Goforth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01118 |
| Federal ID | AR01118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |