Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam

Arkansas — Jefferson County — ARKANSAS

Location

StateArkansas
CountyJefferson
RiverARKANSAS
Coordinates34.24874, -91.90410

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length18,400 ft
NID Storage77,000 acre-ft
Max Storage77,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,680 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 19, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Little Rock District
Other NamePool 4

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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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