Norfork Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Baxter |
| Nearest City | NORFORK |
| River/Stream | NORTH FORK OF THE WHITE |
| Coordinates | 36.24957, -92.23826 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 248 ft |
| Dam Height | 216 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,624 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,983,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,983,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,806 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 331,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Little Rock District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |