Lake Bertie Dam

BIG CREEK-TR· Fulton, Arkansas· Built 1968· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Bertie Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 3.7% in AR)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDAR00273

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: No

Ownership

E T LOVE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Bertie Dam?

Lake Bertie 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 Lake Bertie Dam?

Lake Bertie Dam is owned by E T LOVE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Bertie Dam built?

Lake Bertie Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Lake Bertie Dam?

Lake Bertie 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 Lake Bertie Dam?

Lake Bertie Dam has a dam height of 15 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.