Lake Ann Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Ann Dam, located in Bella Vista Village, Arkansas, is a private-owned earth dam constructed in 1970 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 65 feet and a length of 760 feet, the dam impounds Pinion Creek, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 2900 acre-feet and a surface area of 90 acres. The dam has a high hazard potential and is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety.

Despite being classified as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, Lake Ann Dam is regularly inspected, with the last inspection conducted in December 2016. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 7150 cubic feet per second, and it serves as a recreational hub for the local community. While there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam poses a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in the event of an emergency. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Ann Dam is a fascinating example of human intervention in the natural landscape, balancing the need for recreation with the responsibility of safeguarding against potential risks.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

760

Dam Height

64

River Or Stream

PINION CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

90

Hydraulic Height

65

Drainage Area

7.5

Nid Storage

2900

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.