Ricks Estate Dam
Ricks Estate Dam is a masonry dam located in Garland County, Arkansas, built in 1896. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Ricks Estate Dam
Ricks Estate Dam is a dam in Garland, Arkansas. The dam is owned by Doi Nps (federal).
The dam stands 16 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Nearest City | Hot Springs, Ak |
| Coordinates | 34.53705, -93.03347 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DOI NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01323 |
| Federal ID | AR01323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |