Carpenter

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountyGarland
Nearest CityDiamondhead
River/StreamOuachita River
Coordinates34.44271, -93.02644

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height110 ft
Dam Height108 ft
Dam Length1,165 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage235,500 acre-ft
Max Storage235,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage183,160 acre-ft
Surface Area6,897 acres
Drainage Area1,441 sq mi
Max Discharge244,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerEntergy Arkansas, Inc.
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR00534
Federal IDAR00534
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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