Lake Coronado Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 90 ft90 ft tall and 1,350 ft long, taller than 97% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Coronado Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Coronado Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Hot Springs Village.
The dam stands 90 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 380 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2024.
At 90 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Hot Springs Village |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.65500, -92.95389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 380 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01217 |
| Federal ID | AR01217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |