Ricks Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Nearest City | HOT SPRINGS |
| River/Stream | BULL BAYOU |
| Coordinates | 34.56669, -93.09533 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 359 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Hot Springs Municipal Water System |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |