Lake Lisbon Dam

SANDY CREEK-TR· Union, Arkansas· Built 1954· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Lisbon Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,570 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDAR00592

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

LISBON DEER BLOD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Lisbon Dam?

Lake Lisbon 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 Lisbon Dam?

Lake Lisbon Dam is owned by LISBON DEER BLOD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Lisbon Dam built?

Lake Lisbon Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Lisbon Dam?

Lake Lisbon 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 Lisbon Dam?

Lake Lisbon Dam has a dam height of 18 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.