Takimi Lake Dam
Takimi Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Arkansas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Takimi Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Takimi Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Girl Scouts-diamonds Of Arkansas, Oklahoma & Texas (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 885 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 420 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | None |
| Coordinates | 35.04333, -94.07556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,389 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Girl Scouts-Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma & Texas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00859 |
| Federal ID | AR00859 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |