Forest Lake 4 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Forest Lake 4 Dam, located in St.


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Summary

Francis, Arkansas, is a private earth dam completed in 1966 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam has a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 960 cubic feet per second. Situated on Crow Creek-TR, the dam spans 200 feet in length and serves as a significant hazard potential structure in the area.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Forest Lake 4 Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the community. Its location in Madison, Arkansas, makes it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy nature. With a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, the dam offers a serene environment for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and bird watching.

While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its presence enhances the local ecosystem and contributes to the overall water management in the region. As a key infrastructure in the area, Forest Lake 4 Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible water resource management and climate stewardship for the protection and preservation of our natural environment.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

CROW CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

30

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

30
       
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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.