BEAVER DAM - Dam and Resevior
N 36° 25.310 W 093° 50.849
15S E 424026 N 4031071
Beaver Lake and Dam Arkansas
Waymark Code: WM14MF
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2007
Views: 77
Beaver Lake,the newest of the "Great Lakes of the White River," covers some 70 miles through the beautiful Ozark mountains, with 449 miles of shoreline. It is only minutes away from the University of Arkansas, War Eagle Mill,Prairie Creek Golf Course,and Pea Ridge National Military Parks.
Beaver Lake was formed by a dam across the White River in 1960. Beaver Dam is located nine miles northwest of Eureka Springs,Arkansas.In April of 1963 construction of the powerhouse and switch yard began.In May of 1965 commercial generation began. The dam project was completed in June 1966,with an estimated cost of $46,200,000.00.
Class A park with flush toilets,showers,trailer dump station, designated camping spaces, trash containers,and drinking water.The picnic shelter located at the cut-off wall approximately 1/4 mile from the campground is available for reservation from April 1 until October 31.
Waterway where the dam is located: White River
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: masonry
Date built: 01/01/1960
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
Height of Dam: Not listed
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