Hurricane Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ledbetter Lake Dam Caldwell Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hurricane Lake Dam, located in Bryant, Arkansas, was completed in 1944 and serves as a recreational resource for water enthusiasts.
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Summary
The dam, primarily owned and regulated by private entities, stands at a height of 46.7 feet and has a hydraulic height of 33 feet. It sits on Hurricane Creek and has a drainage area of 21.8 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 63,545 cubic feet per second.
With a storage capacity of 10,386 acre-feet, Hurricane Lake Dam is a significant water management structure in the area, providing a surface area of 332 acres for recreational activities. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. It is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in February 2017. While the dam does not have a spillway, it plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the region.
Hurricane Lake Dam's importance as a recreational and water resource cannot be understated, making it a key feature in the local landscape. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the efficient management and maintenance of structures like Hurricane Lake Dam are crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water ecosystems in the region.
Year Completed |
1944 |
Dam Length |
2500 |
Dam Height |
46.7 |
River Or Stream |
HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
332 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
21.8 |
Nid Storage |
10386 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
47 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Hurricane Lake Dam