Lake Poinsett Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Nearest City | MADISON |
| River/Stream | DISTRESS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.52333, -90.67556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16,296 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 540 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,814 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |