Remmel
Remmel is a buttress dam located in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, built in 1925. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Remmel
The primary purpose of Remmel is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Entergy Arkansas, Inc. (public utility). It impounds the Ouachita River near Rockport.
The dam stands 75 feet tall and stretches 910 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,642 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57,260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,516 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
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 02/14/2023.
At 75 feet, this dam is taller than 97% 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 | Hot Spring |
| Nearest City | Rockport |
| River/Stream | Ouachita River |
| Coordinates | 34.42668, -92.89429 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57,260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57,260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33,340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,642 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,516 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Entergy Arkansas, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00535 |
| Federal ID | AR00535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |