7Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Baxter County, Arkansas
Baxter County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Baxter County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Bull Shoals Dam at 282 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Shoals Dam | High | Not assessed | 282 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1951 |
| Norfork Dam | High | Not assessed | 248 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1944 |
| Rainbow Lake Dam | High | Fair | 42 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Ozark Acres Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 37 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Higginbottom Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 35 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Gardner Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Big Flat Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Recreation | 1966 |