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Dairy Lake Dam, located in Polk County, Arkansas, was completed in 1974 with the primary purpose of providing recreation and water supply to the area.
The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, is an earth-type structure standing at a height of 20 feet and spanning a length of 830 feet along Gap Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned by a private entity, Dairy Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected or rated for its condition. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place or updated contact information for emergencies. The risk assessment and management measures for the dam are currently not documented, raising concerns about the safety and preparedness of the structure in the event of an emergency. As a vital resource for both recreation and water supply, the importance of regular inspections and maintenance for Dairy Lake Dam cannot be overstated to ensure its long-term functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
830 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
GAP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
20 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mill Creek Family Camp
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Bard Springs Recreation Area
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Bard Springs
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Shirley Creek
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Shady Lake
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Camp Pioneer
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Headwaters In Sec 8, T1S, R31W To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
Sec 30, T3S, R27W To Sec 19, T4S, R24W
Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
State Highway 4 To Broken Bow Lake
Confluence Of East And West Forks, Sec 7, T3S, R23E To Nf Boundary Sec 32, T4S, R23E