Seven Devils Swamp Dam is an earth dam located in Drew County, Arkansas, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 5,100 ft long. 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 Seven Devils Swamp Dam
The primary purpose of Seven Devils Swamp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Cut-off Creek near Collins.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 5,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Drew |
| Nearest City | Collins |
| River/Stream | Cut-off Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.55333, -91.57500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 12,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01298 |
| Federal ID | AR01298 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |