Chaney Lake Dam, located in Arkansas, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
Wind
Humidity
Managed by a private owner, this earth dam has a structural height of 13 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet, with a storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Mill Bayou-OS and covers a surface area of 51 acres, with a drainage area of 0.92 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated."
Constructed by the USDA NRCS, the Chaney Lake Dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between natural resource agencies and private owners in water resource management. The dam's maximum discharge capacity reaches 480 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water flow control for irrigation purposes. While the dam has not been state-regulated or inspected, its strategic location and design contribute to the sustainable utilization of water resources in the area.
With its historical significance and contribution to the local irrigation system, Chaney Lake Dam represents a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Arkansas. The dam's presence on Mill Bayou-OS highlights the importance of sustainable water supply for agricultural activities in the region. Despite being privately owned and not state-regulated, the dam's low hazard potential and strategic design showcase the successful collaboration between federal agencies like the USDA NRCS and private entities in ensuring water resource efficiency and conservation.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
River Or Stream |
MILL BAYOU-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
51 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.92 |
Nid Storage |
336 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge
|
154cfs |
Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee
|
243cfs |
White River At Devalls Bluff
|
10700cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale
|
58cfs |
Saline River Near Rye
|
428cfs |
Bayou Meto Near Lonoke
|
100cfs |