Brewer Lake Dam
Brewer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Arkansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brewer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brewer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Blackie Brewer (private). It impounds the Opossum Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 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 | Polk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Opossum Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.29667, -94.32167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Blackie Brewer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01179 |
| Federal ID | AR01179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |