Lake Elmdale Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | ELM SPRINGS |
| River/Stream | BUSH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.13546, -94.13978 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,758 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Construction |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |