Lake Campbell Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Campbell Dam, located in Perry County, Arkansas, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, with state jurisdiction and permitting in place. Standing at a height of 31 feet, the earth dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres.

With a significant hazard potential, Lake Campbell Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in May 2013. Despite this, the dam has a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, along with a drainage area of 0.6 square miles. The dam's location on the Arkansas River-TR stream, within the Vicksburg District, underscores its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Although lacking specific risk management measures and emergency action plans, Lake Campbell Dam remains a vital structure for water supply and recreational activities in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition and potential risks, it stands as a key component of the local landscape and an essential asset for the community's well-being and environmental sustainability.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

ARKANSAS RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

182

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

31
       
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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.
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