Carl Phillips Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Carl Phillips Lake Dam, located in Imboden, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure on Harding Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this earthen dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 1000 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 160 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 16 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.36 square miles.

Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), Carl Phillips Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in December 2009. While there are no associated structures, outlet gates, or locks, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are yet to be determined. With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, this dam serves as a vital water resource and climate enthusiast destination in Lawrence County, Arkansas.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

HARDING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.36

Nid Storage

250

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.