11Total Dams
5High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Clark County, Arkansas
Clark County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Clark County is 70 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Degray Dam - Saddle Dike at 243 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degray Dam - Saddle Dike | High | Not assessed | 243 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Degray Dam | High | Not assessed | 98 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Degray Reregulation Dam | High | Not assessed | 52 | Hydroelectric | 1971 |
| Gurdon Pond 2 Dam | High | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1930 |
| Gurdon Pond 1 Dam | High | Not assessed | 17 | Recreation | 1915 |
| Barksdale Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Dwiggins Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Recreation | 1948 |
| Boswell Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Water Supply | 1955 |
| Country Club Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Gross Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Kirksey Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Water Supply | 1954 |