Indian Lake-South Dam

DEANS BRANCH· Lonoke, Arkansas· Built 1942· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Indian Lake-South Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 64.1% in AR)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)
NID IDAR00177

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
Last Inspection: September 6, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

F&L COUNTY PROPERTIES, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Indian Lake-South Dam?

Indian Lake-South 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 Indian Lake-South Dam?

Indian Lake-South Dam is owned by F&L COUNTY PROPERTIES, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Indian Lake-South Dam built?

Indian Lake-South Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Indian Lake-South Dam?

Indian Lake-South 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 Indian Lake-South Dam?

Indian Lake-South Dam has a dam height of 32 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.

When was Indian Lake-South Dam last inspected?

Indian Lake-South Dam was last inspected on September 6, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.