Pineda Dam is an earth dam located in Garland County, Arkansas, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 55 ft55 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 94% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pineda Dam
The primary purpose of Pineda Dam 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 Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 11/25/2025.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Garland |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.64444, -92.98861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00721 |
| Federal ID | AR00721 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |