Lake Maria Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Lake Maria Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Maria 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 Middle Fork Saline River-tr.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 328 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.62861, -92.84694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01541 |
| Federal ID | AR01541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |