Lake Des Arc Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPrairie
Nearest CityDES ARC
River/StreamOVERFLOW BRANCH
Coordinates35.02167, -91.50833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length16,925 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,100 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Max Discharge10,062 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerArkansas Game and Fish Commission
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR00695
Federal IDAR00695
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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