Sale Lake Dam, located in Columbia, Arkansas, was completed in 1951 and stands at a structural height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet.
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The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 7.5 acres and a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 935 cubic feet per second, ensuring effective water management for the surrounding Horsehead Creek-TR.
Owned privately, Sale Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by state agencies, with a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated." The dam has not been assessed for Emergency Action Plan (EAP) preparedness or risk management measures. Although not under the jurisdiction of federal agencies, Sale Lake Dam provides valuable recreational opportunities and contributes to the local ecosystem by controlling water flow in the area. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate adaptation will find Sale Lake Dam an intriguing case study of a small-scale earth dam in a rural setting.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
HORSEHEAD CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.36 |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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