Reeds Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Arkansas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 378 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Reeds Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reeds Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Schnell (private). It impounds the Mackey Creek Trib.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 378 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Mackey Creek Trib |
| Coordinates | 34.62833, -94.45333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 378 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James Schnell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01184 |
| Federal ID | AR01184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |