Sprick Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sprick Lake Dam, located in Pulaski, Arkansas, is a private dam completed in 1930 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 490 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. It is situated on Fourche Creek OS, with a drainage area of 0.26 square miles and a surface area of 5 acres. Despite its age, the dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety.

Owned privately, Sprick Lake Dam is not regulated by state agencies and does not have a designated regulatory agency or inspection schedule. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about emergency preparedness in case of a failure. With a hazard potential classified as high and a condition assessment listed as "Not Rated," it is crucial for the owners to prioritize safety measures and risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats to the surrounding community and environment.

In the absence of federal funding or oversight, the responsibility falls on the private owners of Sprick Lake Dam to uphold safety standards and conduct regular inspections. With its historical significance and recreational value, the preservation of this dam is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to continue enjoying its benefits while ensuring the safety of all stakeholders involved.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

490

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

FOURCHE CREEK OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

13

Drainage Area

0.26

Nid Storage

72

Structural Height

13

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.