Little Flint Creek Dam
Little Flint Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Arkansas, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Flint Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Little Flint Creek 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 Swepco (public utility). It impounds the Little Flint Creek near Flint Ridge--oklahoma.
The dam stands 115 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 530 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2025.
At 115 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | Flint Ridge--oklahoma |
| River/Stream | Little Flint Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.23917, -94.54417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 115 ft |
| Dam Height | 115 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 530 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SWEPCO |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01100 |
| Federal ID | AR01100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |