John Bentley Dam, located in Perry County, Arkansas, is a private earth dam completed in 1999 primarily for recreational purposes.
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This dam, situated on a Maumelle River tributary, has a height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. While the dam is not federally owned or funded, it is regulated and inspected by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to ensure compliance with state permitting and enforcement measures.
Despite its modest size, John Bentley Dam poses a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam has not been modified since its completion and lacks certain safety features such as spillways or outlet gates. Emergency action plans and risk assessments for the dam have not been prepared or updated, raising concerns about its ability to mitigate potential hazards in the event of a failure. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the resilience of the water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
1700 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
MAUMELLE RIVER TRIBUTARY |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
28.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
29 |