Union Lake Dam
Union Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Arkansas County, Arkansas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Union Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Union 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 Charles Alter (private). It impounds the Caney Bayou-tr near Weber.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | Arkansas |
| Nearest City | Weber |
| River/Stream | Caney Bayou-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.25167, -91.28056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Charles Alter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01310 |
| Federal ID | AR01310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |