Smith Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Smith Pond Dam, located in Searcy, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam originally completed in 1956 for recreational purposes along Gum Springs Creek.
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Summary
Standing at 18 feet tall and 650 feet long, the dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a low hazard potential. Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no state regulation or inspection requirements in place.
Despite its low hazard potential, Smith Pond Dam poses a moderate risk due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments. Although not currently rated, the dam's risk management measures remain unspecified, raising concerns for potential vulnerabilities. With no emergency action plan in place and no updates on emergency contacts or inundation maps, the dam's readiness for unforeseen events may be inadequate, highlighting the need for proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of valuable water resources.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
GUM SPRINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Red River Near Dewey
|
1340cfs |
White River At Georgetown
|
10300cfs |
White River Near Augusta
|
10600cfs |
Cache River Near Cotton Plant
|
98cfs |
White River At Devalls Bluff
|
10200cfs |
Bayou Meto Near Lonoke
|
102cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Smith Pond Dam