Lake Avalon Dam

Benton County, Arkansas (near BELLA VISTA VILLAGE)

River/Stream: STURGEON CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
72 ft
Dam Length
710 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
7,460 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2026-01-23

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AR00266
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
36.47167, -94.26500
Age
58 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.