Lake Dunkeffie Dam

BIG CREEK-TR· Cleveland, Arkansas· Built 1956· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Dunkeffie Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 51.6% in AR)
Dam Length1,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage520 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3,429 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDAR00671

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

CHARLOTTE ENGLAND

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Dunkeffie Dam?

Lake Dunkeffie 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 Dunkeffie Dam?

Lake Dunkeffie Dam is owned by CHARLOTTE ENGLAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Dunkeffie Dam built?

Lake Dunkeffie Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Dunkeffie Dam?

Lake Dunkeffie 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 Dunkeffie Dam?

Lake Dunkeffie Dam has a dam height of 27 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.