Lake Des Arc Dam

Prairie County, Arkansas (near DES ARC)

River/Stream: OVERFLOW BRANCH

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
16,925 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
10,062 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-01-09

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
AR00695
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
35.02167, -91.50833
Age
59 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.