Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam, Arkansas, USA

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Quick Facts About Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam

Location: Faulkner, Arkansas
Coordinates: 35.077152, -92.5396495
River: Arkansas River
Primary Purpose: Navigation
Type: Concrete Gravity
Commissioned: 1969
Dam Height: 37 ft (11 m)
Dam Length: 1,450 ft (442 m)
Dam Capacity: 37,300 acre-ft (46,009 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam Information

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Little Rock, Faulkner, Arkansas.

The dam, which is on the Arkansas River, was primarily built for Navigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by CESWL and commissioned in 1969 and is currently owned by USACE – Little Rock District.

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam Structure

The Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam is approximately 1,450 feet (442 m) long, 37 feet (11 m) high and has a structural volume of 93,500 cubic yards (71,486 cubic metres).

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 33,000 acre-ft (40,705 Ml) and maximum capacity of 37,300 acre-ft (46,009 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 4,130 acres (1,671 ha) and the total catchment area is 156,386 square miles (405,038 square kilometres).

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam Spillway

The dam has a 1120 feet (341 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 368000 cubic feet per second (10421 cubic metres per second).

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam
Faulkner, 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) 37 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,450 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 37,300 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 156,386 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam Weather

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Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam?

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam is in Arkansas.

In which county is the Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam?

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam is in Faulkner County.

How high is the Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam?

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam is 37 feet high.

How long is the Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam?

Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam is 1,450 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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