Faulkner Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jackson Lake Dam Wilkins Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Faulkner Lake Dam, located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, is a private Earth dam completed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond, this dam on the Bayou Meto-TR river system stands at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, with a length of 450 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 1482 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, Faulkner Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With no state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam's inspection frequency is listed as 0, indicating a lack of recent inspection data. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared or updated, it serves as a critical water resource for the surrounding area, providing essential services for fire protection and recreational activities. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate science may find Faulkner Lake Dam a fascinating case study of a privately-owned structure with a history dating back to the mid-20th century.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
450 |
River Or Stream |
BAYOU METO-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Faulkner Lake Dam