Allison Fish Lake Dam

BLACK RIVER-TR· Randolph, Arkansas· Built 1970· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Allison Fish Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 70.6% in AR)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge671 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDAR01268

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

GARY BIBB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Allison Fish Lake Dam?

Allison Fish Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Allison Fish Lake Dam?

Allison Fish Lake Dam is owned by GARY BIBB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Allison Fish Lake Dam built?

Allison Fish Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Allison Fish Lake Dam?

Allison Fish Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Allison Fish Lake Dam?

Allison Fish Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.