Lake Poinsett Dam

Lake Poinsett Dam is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPoinsett
Nearest CityMadison
River/StreamDistress Creek
Coordinates35.52333, -90.67556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length2,725 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29,500 acre-ft
Max Storage29,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage16,296 acre-ft
Surface Area540 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge5,814 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerArkansas Game and Fish Commission
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAR00477
Federal IDAR00477
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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