Milchem Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Milchem Lake Dam in Montgomery, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet, with a length of 625 feet and a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Situated on Back Valley Creek, this dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.

The dam, managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, is regularly inspected and permitted by the state regulatory agency. Located in Black Springs, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, ensuring a stable water supply for irrigation purposes. Although the dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion, it continues to serve its intended function effectively.

With the ability to discharge a maximum of 135 cubic feet per second, Milchem Lake Dam provides essential water storage and regulation capabilities for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam remains a key infrastructure for water management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource practices in the face of climate variability and change.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

625

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

BACK VALLEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Drainage Area

2.7

Nid Storage

134

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

26
       
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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.