Flat Creek Ag&f Site 3
Flat Creek Ag&f Site 3 is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Flat Creek Ag&f Site 3
The primary purpose of Flat Creek Ag&f Site 3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Flat Creek near Clover Bend.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,813 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 562 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,857 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/20/2025.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Clover Bend |
| River/Stream | Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06361, -91.13806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,813 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,857 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,857 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 562 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,830 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00378 |
| Federal ID | AR00378 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |