Ozark Acres Lake Dam
Ozark Acres Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Baxter County, Arkansas, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Ozark Acres Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ozark Acres Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Troy & Cindy Rogers (private). It impounds the Lithia Creek-tr near Cotter.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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 | Baxter |
| Nearest City | Cotter |
| River/Stream | Lithia Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.29692, -92.46087 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Troy & Cindy Rogers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01111 |
| Federal ID | AR01111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |