Lake Aztec Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Aztec, located in Hardy, Arkansas, is a man-made reservoir on Hubble Creek primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1974, stands at a height of 65 feet and has a storage capacity of 870 acre-feet. With a surface area of 19 acres and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles, the lake provides a picturesque setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Lake Aztec is considered to have a high hazard potential. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2016. The reservoir serves as a vital water resource for the community, with a normal storage capacity of 260 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3206 cubic feet per second in case of emergencies.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lake Aztec to be a fascinating case study in dam construction and management. With its scenic location, recreational opportunities, and importance as a water source, this reservoir showcases the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

65

River Or Stream

HUBBLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

65

Drainage Area

0.8

Nid Storage

870

Structural Height

65

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

65
       
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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.