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Arkansas — Garland County — Ouachita River

Location

StateArkansas
CountyGarland
RiverOuachita River
Coordinates34.44271, -93.02644

Physical Characteristics

NID Height110 ft
Dam Height108 ft
Dam Length1,165 ft
NID Storage235,500 acre-ft
Max Storage235,500 acre-ft
Surface Area6,897 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1932
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerEntergy Arkansas, Inc.
Other NameLake Hamilton (Res)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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