Culberson Lake Dam
Culberson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Culberson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Culberson Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Culberson (private). It impounds the Tupelo Bayou-tr.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,848 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2025.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Faulkner |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tupelo Bayou-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.99833, -92.52333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,848 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,683 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James Culberson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01239 |
| Federal ID | AR01239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |