Culberson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Culberson Lake Dam, located in Faulkner, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure completed in 1976 for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet, with a length of 1848 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 70 acre-feet, and covers a surface area of 18 acres. The dam is situated on the Tupelo Bayou-TR river stream, under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Culberson Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection was conducted in December 2009. While the dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it meets state permitting and inspection requirements, indicating a level of preparedness for any potential emergencies. The dam's risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified.

Culberson Lake Dam serves as a crucial resource for irrigation in the region, contributing to agricultural productivity and water management efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the structure's design, operational capacity, and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship in maintaining sustainable water practices in Arkansas.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

1848

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TUPELO BAYOU-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

0.34

Nid Storage

130

Structural Height

27

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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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.