Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam

DOGWOOD CREEK TRIB.· Carroll, Arkansas· Earth· 46 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 46 ft (taller than 79.8% in AR)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage564 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge8,800 cfs
NID IDAR01525

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

BASS PRO SHOPS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam?

Dogwood Canyon 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 Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam?

Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam is owned by BASS PRO SHOPS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam?

Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam?

Dogwood Canyon Lake Dam has a dam height of 46 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.