Lake Elizabeth Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Copeland Dam Davis Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lake Elizabeth Dam, located in Faulkner, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure designed for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 24 feet. The dam has a length of 330 feet and a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 105 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Little Cypress Creek-TR, providing recreational opportunities in addition to its primary purposes.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Lake Elizabeth Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam has not been inspected since April 2010, and an emergency action plan has not been prepared. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its intended purposes effectively, while also contributing to the local ecosystem and offering a picturesque location for outdoor activities. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Lake Elizabeth Dam to be an interesting case study in privately owned dam management in Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
222 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Lake Elizabeth Dam