Lake Thunderbird Dam

Marion County, Arkansas (near HARDY)

River/Stream: BIG OTTER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
86 ft
Dam Length
1,587 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
10,062 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AR00250
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
36.30500, -92.53333
Age
64 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.