Lake Estrella Dam
Lake Estrella Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Estrella Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Estrella Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Middle Fork Saline River-tr.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 286 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2024.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.63833, -92.85333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 347 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01540 |
| Federal ID | AR01540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |