Fish Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fish Lake Dam, located in Conway, Arkansas, was completed in 1902 and stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet.


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Summary

The primary purpose of this earth dam is for recreation, providing a storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 450 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the PT REMOVE CANAL-OS river/stream and is owned privately, with no state or federal jurisdiction or permitting required.

Despite its low hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment, Fish Lake Dam has not been inspected or assessed in recent years. With no emergency action plan in place, there is a lack of information on the dam's risk assessment, management measures, or inundation maps. However, the dam remains a popular spot for recreational activities and is a key feature in the Kenwood area.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fish Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and engineering of dam construction in Arkansas. While its current condition and regulatory oversight may raise some concerns, the dam's importance for recreation and water storage in the region cannot be understated. As discussions on dam safety and maintenance continue, Fish Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the crucial balance between human enjoyment of water resources and the need for careful management and oversight.

Year Completed

1902

Dam Length

8500

River Or Stream

PT REMOVE CANAL-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

1500

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

12
       
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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.