Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam is a private dam located in Carroll, Arkansas, along Spider Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1966, it serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 11 acres and a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 250 feet, the dam is classified as an Earth dam and is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.

Despite being rated as having low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam is situated in a picturesque setting, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts with its serene surroundings and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The dam's location and design make it a notable feature in the area, contributing to the conservation and management of water resources in the region.

Visitors to Dinosaur Park Spider Creek Lake Dam can enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife watching, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not explicitly outlined in the data, its role in providing recreational opportunities and maintaining water resources underscores its importance in the local ecosystem. Whether for leisure or study, the dam offers a unique perspective on the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

SPIDER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.9

Nid Storage

350

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.