Milchem Lake Dam

Montgomery County, Arkansas (near BLACK SPRINGS)

River/Stream: BACK VALLEY CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
625 ft
Reservoir Storage
134 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
135 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-08-12

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

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AR01439
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
34.38056, -93.79500
Age
45 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.