Shady Lake Dam
National Register of Historic Places

Shady Lake Dam

Athens, Polk County, Arkansas
Listed
October 19, 1993
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001099

Location

Athens, Polk County, Arkansas
34.36001, -94.03292

Significance

Shady Lake Dam is a structure in Athens, Polk County, Arkansas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 1993, under reference number 93001099. It is recognized for its significance in Entertainment/Recreation and Social History.

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Shady Lake Bathhouse
Civil War
0.1 mi
Shady Lake Picnic Pavilion
Civil War
0.2 mi
Shady Lake Caretaker's House
Civil War
0.3 mi
Shady Lake CCC Bridge #2
Industrial
0.5 mi
Shady Lake CCC Bridge #1
Industrial
0.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Devil's Backbone
1863Civil War
7.4 mi
Skirmish at Backbone Mountain (alternate engagements)
1864Civil War
9.9 mi

Questions about this property

When was Shady Lake Dam listed on the National Register?

Shady Lake Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Shady Lake Dam?

Shady Lake Dam is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shady Lake Dam?

The period of significance for Shady Lake Dam is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1940.

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