Echols Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountySebastian
Nearest CityFORT SMITH
River/StreamARKANSAS RIVER-TR
Coordinates35.35965, -94.38677

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge440 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMont S. Echols, Jr.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/19/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR01208
Federal IDAR01208
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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