Lake Segovia is an earth dam located in Garland County, Arkansas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Lake Segovia
The primary purpose of Lake Segovia is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Saline River-tr near Hot Springs Village.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/25/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| Nearest City | Hot Springs Village |
| River/Stream | Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.67000, -93.04694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00720 |
| Federal ID | AR00720 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |