Maertens Lake Dam
Maertens Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Maertens Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Maertens Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Maertens (private). It impounds the Dry Creek Trib near Benton.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/12/2026.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Benton |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek Trib |
| Coordinates | 34.65500, -92.58833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,451 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Maertens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00012 |
| Federal ID | AR00012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |