Dequeen Dam - Saddle Dike C Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dequeen Dam - Saddle Dike C, also known as Dequeen Lake, is a federal-owned Earth dam located on Rolling Fork in Sevier County, Arkansas.


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Summary

Completed in 1977 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam stands at a height of 160 feet and has a hydraulic height of 145 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves for recreation and water supply. The dam has a high hazard potential and a reservoir storage capacity of 370,600 acre-feet.

The US Army Corps of Engineers actively manages the flood risks associated with Dequeen Dam by continuously monitoring its condition and engaging with local emergency managers and the public to raise awareness and preparedness. Regular maintenance and repairs are conducted to ensure the dam's structural integrity and functionality. Despite the risk management measures in place, severe weather events that bring large amounts of water into the system can potentially overwhelm the dam, leading to issues.

Dequeen Dam is an essential structure for flood risk reduction in the area, with measures in place to address potential emergencies. The Corps works collaboratively with local stakeholders to ensure the dam's safety and functionality, while striving to enhance public awareness and emergency preparedness. More detailed information about the dam's risk management and operations will be added in the future.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

423

Dam Height

160

River Or Stream

ROLLING FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1700

Hydraulic Height

145

Drainage Area

169

Nid Storage

370600

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

160
       
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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.