Blue Mountain Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountyYell
Nearest CityDANVILLE
River/StreamPETIT JEAN
Coordinates35.10425, -93.64915

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height115 ft
Dam Height115 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage258,000 acre-ft
Max Storage258,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage25,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,910 acres
Drainage Area488 sq mi
Max Discharge76,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Little Rock District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection12/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR00157
Federal IDAR00157
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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