Peckerwood Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Peckerwood Lake Dam, located in Roe, Arkansas, along Big La Grue Bayou, was completed in 1942 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private dam stands at a structural height of 8 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet, with a length of 3500 feet. It has a capacity of 28,000 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage level of 20,000 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.

Owned privately, Peckerwood Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not fall under state jurisdiction. The dam has not been inspected recently, with inspection frequency listed as 0. Despite this, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness are all marked as unknown. The dam is managed by the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is not associated with any federal agencies in terms of ownership, funding, design, construction, regulation, or operation.

Peckerwood Lake Dam's historical significance and its role in supporting irrigation in the region make it a notable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study. While its low hazard potential may alleviate immediate concerns, the lack of recent inspections and unknown emergency preparedness raise questions about its long-term safety and resilience in the face of potential risks. Overall, understanding the complexities of managing and maintaining dams like Peckerwood Lake Dam is crucial for ensuring sustainable water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

1942

Dam Length

3500

River Or Stream

BIG LA GRUE BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

6

Nid Storage

28000

Structural Height

8

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

8
       
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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.