Lake Bailey
Lake Bailey is an earth dam located in Conway County, Arkansas, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Bailey
The primary purpose of Lake Bailey is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkansas Parks And Tourism (state). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Petit Jean St. Park.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,842 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Conway |
| Nearest City | Petit Jean St. Park |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13000, -92.92194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,842 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,842 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 992 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,540 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Parks and Tourism |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00348 |
| Federal ID | AR00348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |