Ouachita Nursery Pond is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Arkansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 435 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Ouachita Nursery Pond
The primary purpose of Ouachita Nursery Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Campbell Hollow.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 08/04/2025.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Campbell Hollow |
| Coordinates | 34.58500, -93.46667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,129 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00897 |
| Federal ID | AR00897 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |