Albion Reservoir Dam
Albion Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 2009. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Albion Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Albion Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Razorback Gathering Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Big Creek-tr.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 2,175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2024.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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 | White |
| River/Stream | Big Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.35026, -91.72914 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,175 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 482 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Razorback Gathering Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01614 |
| Federal ID | AR01614 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |