Lake Bailey

Lake Bailey is an earth dam located in Conway County, Arkansas, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyConway
Nearest CityPetit Jean St. Park
River/StreamCedar Creek
Coordinates35.13000, -92.92194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,842 acre-ft
Max Storage1,842 acre-ft
Normal Storage992 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge2,540 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerArkansas Parks and Tourism
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR00348
Federal IDAR00348
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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