Doyle Lake Dam
Doyle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Doyle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Doyle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Van Doyle (private). It impounds the Flat Creek-tr near Clover Bend.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 07/09/2025.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Clover Bend |
| River/Stream | Flat Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.09500, -91.19500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Van Doyle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00385 |
| Federal ID | AR00385 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |