Ozark Acres Lake Dam

LITHIA CREEK-TR· Baxter, Arkansas· Built 1963· Earth· 37 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ozark Acres Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 71.9% in AR)
Dam Length1,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage148 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Max Discharge600 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDAR01111

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

TROY & CINDY ROGERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ozark Acres Lake Dam?

Ozark Acres Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ozark Acres Lake Dam?

Ozark Acres Lake Dam is owned by TROY & CINDY ROGERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ozark Acres Lake Dam built?

Ozark Acres Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Ozark Acres Lake Dam?

Ozark Acres 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 Ozark Acres Lake Dam?

Ozark Acres Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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.