Brown Mud Lake No. 4 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Surge Pond Surge Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
4 in Saline, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of "Other." This dam stands at a height of 62 feet with a structural height of 68 feet and a storage capacity of 1670 acre-feet. The dam, located on Brier Lick Branch-TR, covers a surface area of 57 acres and has a significant hazard potential, making it a crucial structure in the region.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), Brown Mud Lake No. 4 is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 264 cubic feet per second and serves as a vital resource for water management and climate resilience in the area. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding and ensuring sustainable water resource management.
Despite being labeled as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, Brown Mud Lake No. 4 remains a key infrastructure for water storage and flood control in Saline, Arkansas. With its impressive dimensions and state oversight, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. From its construction in the 1970s to its current operational status, this earth dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the local ecosystem and communities from water-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
2550 |
Dam Height |
62 |
River Or Stream |
BRIER LICK BRANCH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
57 |
Hydraulic Height |
57 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
1670 |
Structural Height |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
68 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Brown Mud Lake No. 4