Lake Lago Dam
Lake Lago Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Lago Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lago 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 Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Saline River-tr near Hot Springs Village.
The dam stands 130 feet tall and stretches 713 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2024.
At 130 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Hot Springs Village |
| River/Stream | Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.67972, -92.94250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Length | 713 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01216 |
| Federal ID | AR01216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |