Bull Shoals Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Baxter |
| Nearest City | COTTER |
| River/Stream | WHITE |
| Coordinates | 36.36599, -92.57523 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 282 ft |
| Dam Height | 256 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,256 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,408,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,408,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,048,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 454,400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,063 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500,000 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 | 11/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |