Long Dam is an earth dam located in Yell County, Arkansas, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall. 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 Long Dam
The primary purpose of Long Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Chickalah Creek-tr near Mickles.
The dam stands 23 feet tall. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Yell |
| Nearest City | Mickles |
| River/Stream | Chickalah Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.15528, -93.31444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01554 |
| Federal ID | AR01554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |