H.K. Thatcher Lock and Dam

Arkansas — Union County — OUACHITA

Location

StateArkansas
CountyUnion
RiverOUACHITA
Coordinates33.30665, -92.48316

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length698 ft
NID Storage108,000 acre-ft
Max Storage108,000 acre-ft
Surface Area12,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 4, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Vicksburg District
Other NameCalion Lock and Dam

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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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