Pebble Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hurricane Lake Dam Caldwell Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pebble Lake Dam, located in Saline County, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and is situated on Hurricane Creek-TR. With a height of 30.7 feet and a length of 789 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 369 acre-feet and a surface area of 28 acres.
Despite its recreational function, Pebble Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam is state-regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), with permitting, inspection, and enforcement all conducted by the state agency. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 1290 cubic feet per second.
Although the condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," its risk management measures and emergency action plans are unspecified. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Pebble Lake Dam may find its history, design, and regulatory oversight to be compelling topics for further exploration in understanding the intersection of human infrastructure with natural water systems.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
789 |
Dam Height |
30.7 |
River Or Stream |
HURRICANE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.9 |
Nid Storage |
369 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Pebble Lake Dam