Horne Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grant County, Arkansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 495 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Horne Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horne 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 Bobby Pierce (private). It impounds the Derrieusseaux Creek-tr near Rison.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2024.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Rison |
| River/Stream | Derrieusseaux Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.28000, -92.26833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bobby Pierce |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00631 |
| Federal ID | AR00631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |