Lake Atkins Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | WILSON |
| River/Stream | HORSEHEAD BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 35.21583, -92.94000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,928 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,928 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 752 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,525 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |