Lake Brittany Dam
Lake Brittany Dam is an earth dam located in Benton County, Arkansas, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Brittany Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Brittany Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Pinion Hollow-tr near Bella Vista Village.
The dam stands 87 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/15/2026.
At 87 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | Bella Vista Village |
| River/Stream | Pinion Hollow-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.47000, -94.20028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01102 |
| Federal ID | AR01102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |