Milchem Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Arkansas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 625 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Milchem Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Milchem 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 Baker Hughes (private). It impounds the Back Valley Creek near Black Springs.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 08/12/2025.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Black Springs |
| River/Stream | Back Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.38056, -93.79500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Baker Hughes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01439 |
| Federal ID | AR01439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |