Sessions Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gribble Lake Dam Faulkner Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sessions Lake Dam, located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, was completed in 1947 and is primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Owned privately, the dam stands at 15 feet high with a hydraulic height of 10 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is an earth-fill structure along the Bayou Meto.
Although Sessions Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it has a moderate risk level according to the data provided. The dam is not regulated by the state and does not require regular inspections or enforcement measures. While the dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, it meets guidelines for risk management, indicating a level of preparedness in case of emergencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Sessions Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its historical significance and recreational impact on the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
508 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
BAYOU METO |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Sessions Lake Dam