Lake Columbia Dam, Arkansas, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Columbia Dam

Location: Columbia, Arkansas
Coordinates: 33.288056, -93.4063889
River: Beech Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1986
Dam Height: 40 ft (12 m)
Dam Length: 6,400 ft (1,951 m)
Dam Capacity: 66,063 acre-ft (81,487 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant

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Lake Columbia Dam Information

Lake Columbia Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Friendship, Columbia, Arkansas.

The dam, which is on the Beech Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1986 and is currently owned by COLUMBIA COUNTY RURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Lake Columbia Dam Structure

The Lake Columbia Dam is approximately 6,400 feet (1,951 m) long, 40 feet (12 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Columbia Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 28,787 acre-ft (35,508 Ml) and maximum capacity of 66,063 acre-ft (81,487 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,751 acres (1,113 ha) and the total catchment area is 46 square miles (119 square kilometres).

Lake Columbia Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 11580 cubic feet per second (328 cubic metres per second).

Lake Columbia Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Columbia Dam
Columbia, Arkansas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 40 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 6,400 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 66,063 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 46 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lake Columbia Dam Weather

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Lake Columbia Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Columbia Dam?

Lake Columbia Dam is in Arkansas.

In which county is the Lake Columbia Dam?

Lake Columbia Dam is in Columbia County.

How high is the Lake Columbia Dam?

Lake Columbia Dam is 40 feet high.

How long is the Lake Columbia Dam?

Lake Columbia Dam is 6,400 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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