Lake Cortez Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountyGarland
Nearest CityHOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
River/StreamMILL CREEK
Coordinates34.68572, -92.97095

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length857 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,400 acre-ft
Max Storage10,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,840 acre-ft
Surface Area247 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge10,375 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHot Springs Village Property Owners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR01206
Federal IDAR01206
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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