Fletcher Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fletcher Lake Dam, located in Saline County, Arkansas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, with a length of 780 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet, serving the recreational needs of the surrounding community.

Although the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been formally rated for its condition, it is subject to moderate risk assessment due to its location and design characteristics. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 0 feet, and the dam has no outlet gates. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agencies for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, it is monitored by the Natural Resources Conservation Service for operational and maintenance needs. With its scenic location on Little Hurricane Creek, Fletcher Lake Dam serves as a valuable resource for water recreation enthusiasts in the area.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

780

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

LITTLE HURRICANE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.