Lake Granada Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Granada Dam, located in Saline, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational hub for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

Completed in 2002, this earth dam boasts a height of 71 feet and a length of 1245 feet, creating a storage capacity of 827 acre-feet within its 51.5-acre surface area. Situated on the Middle Fork Saline River, the dam offers a serene escape for visitors, with its low hazard potential and ungraded condition assessment.

Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Lake Granada Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities, ensuring its safety and functionality for both recreational and environmental purposes. With a maximum discharge rate of 12,259 cubic feet per second, the dam offers flood control benefits while providing a tranquil setting for outdoor activities. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam's emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures remain unassessed, leaving room for further evaluation and improvement in the future.

Year Completed

2002

Dam Length

1245

Dam Height

69

River Or Stream

MIDDLE FORK SALINE RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

51.5

Hydraulic Height

65

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

827

Structural Height

71

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

71
       
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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.