Arkabutla Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | DeSoto |
| Nearest City | TUNICA |
| River/Stream | COLDWATER RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.75921, -90.12375 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,383,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,383,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 111,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Vicksburg District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |