Lake Campbell Dam
Lake Campbell Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Campbell Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Campbell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Falcon Creek Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Arkansas River-tr.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 04/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.93991, -92.57354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,342 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Falcon Creek Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00839 |
| Federal ID | AR00839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |