Milchem Lake Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityBLACK SPRINGS
River/StreamBACK VALLEY CREEK
Coordinates34.38056, -93.79500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length625 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage134 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge135 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBaker Hughes
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR01439
Federal IDAR01439
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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