Cane Creek
Cane Creek is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Arkansas, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cane Creek
The primary purpose of Cane Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Cane Crk Trb Bayou Bartho near Crigler.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 21,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,620 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 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 07/15/2025.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Crigler |
| River/Stream | Cane Crk Trb Bayou Bartho |
| Coordinates | 33.93333, -91.76889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 21,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,620 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,785 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01460 |
| Federal ID | AR01460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |