Meers Lake Dam
Meers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Meers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Meers Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Caught Lookin Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Bridge Creek-tr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/04/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Faulkner |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bridge Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.97389, -92.28333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Caught Lookin Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01238 |
| Federal ID | AR01238 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |