Chenault Reservoir Dam
Chenault Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 2001. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chenault Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Chenault Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Benton Utilities (local government). It impounds the None near Benton.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 10,940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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 | Saline |
| Nearest City | Benton |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 34.55000, -92.61667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,940 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Benton Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01549 |
| Federal ID | AR01549 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |