Horne Lake Dam
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.
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 |