Womack Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Womack Lake Dam, located in Perry, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 21 feet, with a length of 500 feet. It has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1322 cubic feet per second.

Despite being privately owned, Womack Lake Dam is considered to have significant hazard potential and its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated, inspected, or permitted by state agencies. With no emergency action plan in place and limited risk management measures identified, there are potential concerns about the safety and maintenance of this structure.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Womack Lake Dam serves as an intriguing case study in the realm of recreational dams. Its unique ownership status, lack of state oversight, and hazard potential raise important questions about the management and safety of such structures. As the dam's condition remains unrated and with no clear emergency preparedness measures in place, it underscores the need for vigilant monitoring and proactive risk management to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

500

River Or Stream

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Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

69

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.