Lake Shepherd Springs Dam (breached)

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountyCrawford
Nearest CityMOUNTAINBURG
River/StreamFROG BAYOU
Coordinates35.69000, -94.11667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height99 ft
Dam Height99 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19,163 acre-ft
Max Storage19,163 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,300 acre-ft
Surface Area470 acres
Drainage Area62 sq mi
Max Discharge88,130 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fort Smith
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR00445
Federal IDAR00445
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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