Swan Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Swan Lake Dam, located in Midway Corner, Arkansas, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a length of 6900 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 344 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Ten Mile Bayou-OS river or stream and is under the jurisdiction of the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite being privately owned, Swan Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The dam does not fall under state regulation or inspection, indicating a self-regulated status. With no associated structures or lock systems, the dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities in the surrounding area.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Swan Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the importance of infrastructure for both leisure activities and environmental management. The dam's presence on Ten Mile Bayou-OS showcases the intersection of human development and natural waterways, highlighting the need for sustainable practices in dam construction and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

6900

River Or Stream

TEN MILE BAYOU-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

344

Structural Height

9

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

9
       
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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.