Lumsden Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lumsden Lake Dam, located in Arkansas, serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

The earth dam, completed in 1957, stands at a structural height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 39.8 acres. The drainage area for the dam is 1.68 square miles, with a maximum discharge rate of 468 cubic feet per second.

Despite its low hazard potential, Lumsden Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone recent inspections or been assessed for emergency preparedness. With the absence of a spillway type and outlet gates, the dam's safety measures are not specified. Even though the risk assessment and management measures are not outlined, the dam continues to stand as an essential resource for irrigation in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lumsden Lake Dam offers a unique insight into the infrastructure supporting agricultural practices in Arkansas.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

850

River Or Stream

BAYOU METO-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

39.8

Hydraulic Height

11

Drainage Area

1.68

Nid Storage

270

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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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.