Brewer Lake is an earth dam located in Conway County, Arkansas, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 83 ft83 ft tall and 1,374 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 Brewer Lake
The primary purpose of Brewer Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Conway Corporation (local government). It impounds the Cypress Creek.
The dam stands 83 feet tall and stretches 1,374 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,165 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/16/2025.
At 83 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Conway |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23500, -92.60528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,374 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,165 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Conway Corporation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01422 |
| Federal ID | AR01422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |