White River Lock & Dam No. 2
White River Lock & Dam No. 2 is a timber crib dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About White River Lock & Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of White River Lock & Dam No. 2 is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Independence County (local government). It impounds the White River near Batesville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 658 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,072 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,581 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10,816 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century 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 03/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Nearest City | Batesville |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 35.74452, -91.76574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 658 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,581 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,581 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,581 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,072 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10,816 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 62,423 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Independence County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01320 |
| Federal ID | AR01320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |