Runyan[s Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sharp County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 340 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 Runyan[s Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Runyan[s Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Claude Runyan (private). It impounds the Steep Bank Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 104 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 | Sharp |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Steep Bank Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.94833, -91.36833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Claude Runyan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01121 |
| Federal ID | AR01121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |