Lake Lansdale Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Lansdale Dam, located in Fordyce, Arkansas, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

Standing at a height of 27 feet and with a storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, the earth dam holds back Caney Creek-TR and covers an impressive surface area of 8 acres. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam is classified as having significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment.

Although the dam has not been inspected since 1988 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, its purpose for recreation continues to attract visitors to its scenic surroundings. With a spillway type listed as "Uncontrolled," the dam remains a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for Lake Lansdale Dam are not specified in the available data, leaving room for further exploration into its maintenance and safety protocols.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

CANEY CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

206

Structural Height

27

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

27
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

Dam Data Reference

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.