Mammoth Springs Dam 3

Mammoth Springs Dam 3 is a concrete dam located in Fulton County, Arkansas, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Mammoth Springs Dam 3

The primary purpose of Mammoth Springs Dam 3 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 Spring River.

The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 109 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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 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 08/20/2025.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyFulton
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamSpring River
Coordinates36.46667, -91.53000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage327 acre-ft
Surface Area109 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge4,200 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerArkansas Game and Fish Commission
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR01157
Federal IDAR01157
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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