Lake Mirandy Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Mirandy Dam, located in Hardy, Arkansas, is a private dam regulating the flow of the Little Otter Creek-Spring River.


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Summary

Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet, with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a length of 691 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet and a surface area of 61 acres.

Despite its recreational focus, Lake Mirandy Dam holds a high hazard potential, with a condition assessment currently not rated. The dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures all in place to ensure its safety and proper operation. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2016, with a hazard potential assessment highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures.

With its picturesque location in Sharp County, Arkansas, Lake Mirandy Dam offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. As a privately owned structure, it provides both a recreational space for visitors and a vital resource for regulating water flow in the area. While it holds a high hazard potential, the dam is closely monitored and maintained to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of its natural beauty.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

691

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

LITTLE OTTER CREEK-SPRING RIV

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

61

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

1000

Structural Height

39

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

39
       
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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.