Shadow Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Shadow Lake Dam, located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and has a hydraulic height of 58 feet, with a storage capacity of 3,326 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Bear Creek-TR and spans 900 feet in length, covering a surface area of 70 acres.

Despite its recreational focus, the dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, with state jurisdiction and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. With a high hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance. While no emergency action plan appears to have been prepared, the dam's last inspection in June 2017 indicates a commitment to regular safety checks. Overall, Shadow Lake Dam represents a vital water resource in the region, serving both recreational and regulatory purposes.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

52

River Or Stream

BEAR CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

70

Hydraulic Height

58

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

3326

Structural Height

58

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

58
       
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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.