King Lake Dam, located in Saline County, Arkansas, was completed in 1959 and is owned privately.
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The dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 350 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes and has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The earth-filled King Lake Dam spans the Dry Creek-TR stream and has a low hazard potential. Despite being rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the last inspection date dates back to 1998, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 561 cubic feet per second. The dam is situated in an area with a small drainage area of 0.11 square miles and a surface area of 17.1 acres.
While King Lake Dam has not been updated or inspected recently, it remains a recreational hub in the Saline County area, with a moderate risk assessment score. With its low hazard potential and controlled spillway, the dam provides both recreational and flood protection benefits to the local community. Further attention and maintenance may be needed in the future to ensure the continued safety and functionality of King Lake Dam.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
DRY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |