Lake Austell
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cross |
| Nearest City | MADISON |
| River/Stream | WILLOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.15333, -90.71833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,083 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,645 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |