Blakely Mountain Dam
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Grimlock
N 34° 34.378 W 093° 11.693
15S E 482124 N 3825705
Blakely Dam and Lake Ouachita in Arkansas.
Waymark Code: WM45K3
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2008
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Blakely Mountain Dam was constructed in 1953 (as a result of the Flood Control Act of 1944). The dam is 231 feet high and is 1,100 feet wide. On the other side of the wall is beautiful Lake Ouachita. The power station below is run by the Corp of Engineers and is available for tours (Monday - Friday from 9am to 4pm).
Waterway where the dam is located: Lake Ouachita
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: 231 feet
Date built: 08/01/1955
Fishing Allowed: Not Listed
Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of the Dam and a description of your visit.