Dears Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Torian Lake Dam Beaver Fork Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dears Pond Dam, located in Conway, Arkansas, was completed in 1954 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is classified as an earth dam with a hydraulic height of 6 feet and a structural height of 11 feet. It spans a length of 289 feet and has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet.
Owned privately, Dears Pond Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam has not been rated as posing any immediate risks. The dam is situated on East Cadron Creek and is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With a maximum discharge capacity of 272 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and contributes to the surrounding ecosystem's stability.
While Dears Pond Dam has not been recently inspected or assessed for condition, its low hazard potential and multiple purposes make it a valuable asset in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Dears Pond Dam become increasingly important in ensuring water security and ecosystem health in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
289 |
River Or Stream |
EAST CADRON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Dears Pond Dam