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| lake_name = Millwood Lake | name = Millwood Lake
| image = Millwood_Dam.jpg
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| caption = Spillway at Millwood Dam
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| location = southwestern ] | pushpin_map = Arkansas
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⚫ '''Millwood Lake''' is a ] in southwestern ], ]. It is located {{convert|9|mi|km}} from ]. The lake is formed from the ] of the point where the ] and the ] meet. The lake's statistics are as followed:


⚫ '''Millwood Lake''' is a reservoir in southwestern ], ]. It is located {{convert|9|mi|km}} from ] and was formed from the damming of the point where ] and ] meet.
== Statistics ==
'''Lake statistics'''

*Drainage area above the dam: {{convert|4144|sqmi|abbr=on}}
*Elevation above sea level of the top of flood control pool: {{convert|287|ft|abbr=on}}
*Elevation above sea level of the top of conservation pool: {{convert|259.2|ft|abbr=on}}
*Elevation above sea level of the top of inactive pool: {{convert|252|ft|abbr=on}}
*Surface area of lake at top of flood control pool: {{convert|95200|acre}}
*Surface area of lake at top of conservation pool: {{convert|29200|acre}}
*Shoreline length at top of conservation pool: {{convert|65|mi|abbr=on}}

'''Dam statistics'''

*Length of dam: {{convert|17554|ft|abbr=on}}
*Maximum height of dam above streambed: {{convert|88|ft|abbr=on}}
*Length of spillway: {{convert|616|ft|abbr=on}}
*Length of non-overflow section: {{convert|271|ft|abbr=on}}
*Spillway crest gates (13), size: {{convert|40|x|32|ft|abbr=on}}
*Outlet conduits (2), size: {{convert|5.67|x|6|ft|abbr=on}}
*Water supply pipe (1), diameter: {{convert|6|ft|6|in|abbr=on}}


== Overview == == Overview ==
Lake Millwood is mainly recognized for its beauty and fishing. There are 15 recreational parks around the lake to provide campers with picnic areas, boat ramps, swimming areas, showers, and restrooms. Millwood is a superb place to fish, mainly due to its {{convert|35000|acre}} of submerged timber that make excellent homes for the many varieties of fish in the lake. Millwood has also been known as one of the best ] fishing lakes in the United States. Every year it is home of many bass fishing tournaments and fishing derbies, all in search of Millwood's lunker ]. Other species of fauna around the lake include ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. Boating is also popular in Millwood Lake, but only a little part of the whole surface area of the lake can be used as boating due to the submerged timber that takes up {{convert|30000|acre}} of the pond. Lake Millwood also has remarkable flora life such as gum, ], ], ], ], flowering shrubs, and ]. Millwood Lake<ref>{{Citation |title=Millwood Lake |date=2023-03-12 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Millwood_Lake&oldid=1144236329 |work=Misplaced Pages |access-date=2023-03-28 |language=en}}</ref> is mainly recognized for its fishing and birding access.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-27 |title=Millwood State Park {{!}} Arkansas State Parks |url=http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/millwood-state-park |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=www.arkansasstateparks.com |language=en}}</ref> It is also known for housing the 1,380-pound alligator, which was caught in the lake in 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://a-z-animals.com/blog/the-biggest-alligator-ever-found-in-arkansas/ | title=The Biggest Alligator Ever Found in Arkansas | date=9 June 2022 }}</ref> Its {{convert|35000|acre}} of submerged timber provide homes for the many varieties of fish in the lake, including the indigenous Millwood lunker largemouth bass. Other species of fauna around the lake include ], ], squirrels, doves, rabbits, raccoons, armadillos, opossums, foxes, minks, ], and beavers. Boating is also popular on Millwood Lake,<ref>{{Citation |title=Millwood Lake |date=2023-03-12 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Millwood_Lake&oldid=1144236329 |work=Misplaced Pages |access-date=2023-03-28 |language=en}}</ref> but only a small part of the whole surface area of the lake can be used for boating due to the submerged timber that takes up {{convert|30000|acre}} of the lake. Millwood Lake<ref>{{Citation |title=Millwood Lake |date=2023-03-12 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Millwood_Lake&oldid=1144236329 |work=Misplaced Pages |access-date=2023-03-28 |language=en}}</ref> also has a diverse flora life, with many plants and trees such as gum, oak, birch, pine, ], flowering shrubs, and wildflowers.


== History ==
The Millwood Lake project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1946, and modified by the Flood Control Act of 1958. The dam and lake was designed and built by the Tulsa District of the ], which still maintains the lake's ] recreation center. The projects construction work began in 1961, and was finished for flood control operations in 1966 at a cost of $44,000,000. The lake and dam was dedicated on December 8, 1966. The lake is the key in the general flood reduction system for the ] below ]. The Millwood Lake project was authorized by the ] of 1946, and modified by the Flood Control Act of 1958. The dam and lake were designed and built by the Tulsa District of the ],<ref>{{cite journal | url=https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/sim3282 |title = U.S. Geological Survey - Scientific Investigations Map 3282| date=2013 | doi=10.3133/sim3282 | last1=Richards | first1=Joseph M. | last2=Green | first2=W. Reed | journal=Scientific Investigations Map | doi-access=free }}</ref> which still maintains the lake's ] recreation center. The project's construction work began in 1961 and was finished for flood control operations in 1966 for $44,000,000. The lake and dam were dedicated on December 8, 1966. The lake is the key to the general flood reduction system for the ] below ].

Benefits of the lake have been restoring wildlife, providing water to nearby areas, and preventing an estimate of $9,715,000 in flood damage. In Ashdown, Arkansas, the lake supplies their ]'s (formerly ]) Communications Paper Division with 50 million gallons of water each day for its operations. The lake also provides drinking water to the city of ], Arkansas through a water treatment plant located at ].


== See also == == See also ==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Latest revision as of 03:18, 14 December 2024

Reservoir in Southwestern Arkansas
Millwood Lake
Spillway at Millwood Dam
Millwood Lake is located in ArkansasMillwood LakeMillwood Lake
LocationSouthwestern Arkansas
Coordinates33°45.83′N 94°1.23′W / 33.76383°N 94.02050°W / 33.76383; -94.02050
TypeReservoir
Catchment area4,144 sq mi (10,730 km)
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area29,200 acres (11,800 ha)
Shore length65 mi (105 km)
Surface elevation259.2 ft (79.0 m)
Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Millwood Lake is a reservoir in southwestern Arkansas, United States. It is located 9 miles (14 km) from Ashdown and was formed from the damming of the point where Little River and Saline River meet.

Overview

Millwood Lake is mainly recognized for its fishing and birding access. It is also known for housing the 1,380-pound alligator, which was caught in the lake in 2012. Its 35,000 acres (14,000 ha) of submerged timber provide homes for the many varieties of fish in the lake, including the indigenous Millwood lunker largemouth bass. Other species of fauna around the lake include white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, squirrels, doves, rabbits, raccoons, armadillos, opossums, foxes, minks, alligators, and beavers. Boating is also popular on Millwood Lake, but only a small part of the whole surface area of the lake can be used for boating due to the submerged timber that takes up 30,000 acres (12,000 ha) of the lake. Millwood Lake also has a diverse flora life, with many plants and trees such as gum, oak, birch, pine, juniper, flowering shrubs, and wildflowers.

History

The Millwood Lake project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1946, and modified by the Flood Control Act of 1958. The dam and lake were designed and built by the Tulsa District of the Army Corps of Engineers, which still maintains the lake's Beard's Bluff recreation center. The project's construction work began in 1961 and was finished for flood control operations in 1966 for $44,000,000. The lake and dam were dedicated on December 8, 1966. The lake is the key to the general flood reduction system for the Red River below Lake Texoma.

See also

References

  1. "Millwood Lake", Misplaced Pages, 2023-03-12, retrieved 2023-03-28
  2. "Millwood State Park | Arkansas State Parks". www.arkansasstateparks.com. 2020-07-27. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  3. "The Biggest Alligator Ever Found in Arkansas". 9 June 2022.
  4. "Millwood Lake", Misplaced Pages, 2023-03-12, retrieved 2023-03-28
  5. "Millwood Lake", Misplaced Pages, 2023-03-12, retrieved 2023-03-28
  6. Richards, Joseph M.; Green, W. Reed (2013). "U.S. Geological Survey - Scientific Investigations Map 3282". Scientific Investigations Map. doi:10.3133/sim3282.

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