Clearwater Lake Dam
Clearwater Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, built in 1948. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clearwater Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clearwater Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Halliburton Energy Services (private). It impounds the Reyburn Creek near Malvern.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,215 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/10/2024.
At 60 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 | Hot Spring |
| Nearest City | Malvern |
| River/Stream | Reyburn Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.47101, -92.79573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Halliburton Energy Services |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00566 |
| Federal ID | AR00566 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |