Sienna Lake Dam, also known as Dyke Ind.
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Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1966, the Earth-type dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a storage capacity of 255 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres.
Situated on Mc Henry Creek in LITTLE ROCK, Sienna Lake Dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3). The structure has not been given a formal condition assessment, but it is regularly inspected, with the last inspection conducted in October 2015.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 1588 cubic feet per second, Sienna Lake Dam provides both recreational opportunities and crucial water resource management in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find the dam's design and operational details intriguing, as well as its role in flood control and overall risk management.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
234 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
MC HENRY CREEK-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
255 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
29 |
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