Hill Lake Dam

PUMPKIN· White, Arkansas· Built 1966· Earth· 22 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hill Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 33.2% in AR)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDAR00302

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JOHN HILL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hill Lake Dam?

Hill Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Hill Lake Dam?

Hill Lake Dam is owned by JOHN HILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hill Lake Dam built?

Hill Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Hill Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Hill Lake Dam?

Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.