Ferncrest Dam
Ferncrest Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ferncrest Dam
The primary purpose of Ferncrest Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Andrea Rockerfeller (private). It impounds the Fletcher Creek Trib..
The dam stands 61 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 610 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 09/06/2019.
At 61 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fletcher Creek Trib. |
| Coordinates | 34.75139, -92.50806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 431 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Andrea Rockerfeller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01536 |
| Federal ID | AR01536 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |