Lock and Dam No 6

Union County, Arkansas (near STERLINGTON--LOUISIANA)

River/Stream: OUACHITA RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
357 ft
Reservoir Storage
37,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1913
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
13,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AR00155
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
33.03167, -92.08833
Age
113 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.