Lake Mena Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPolk
Nearest CityMENA
River/StreamBRIER CREEK-TR
Coordinates34.58250, -94.19250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length975 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,940 acre-ft
Max Storage1,940 acre-ft
Normal Storage920 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge908 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMr. Fred L. Hampton
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/19/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR00906
Federal IDAR00906
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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