Wautauga Springs Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wautauga Springs Dam in Lawrence, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2010 with a height of 37 feet and a length of 900 feet.
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Summary
Situated on Gattis Creek, the dam has a storage capacity of 729 acre-feet and a normal storage of 453 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 1.3 square miles. Despite being state regulated and inspected, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Owned by a private entity, Wautauga Springs Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing storage for water supply and flood control. The dam's location at S23,T18N,R03W, along with its proximity to Memphis District of the USACE, highlights its strategic importance in the overall water infrastructure. With a surface area of 33 acres, the dam contributes to the conservation of water resources in the area, ensuring sustainable use for both human consumption and environmental needs.
Although the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, its low hazard potential suggests a stable and secure structure. With the state regulatory agency ANRC overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement, Wautauga Springs Dam serves as a reliable asset in water management. The dam's completion in 2010 reflects modern engineering standards and practices, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
GATTIS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
729 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
39 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Spring River At Imboden
|
558cfs |
Black River At Black Rock
|
4290cfs |
Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs
|
644cfs |
Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy
|
401cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3110cfs |
Mammoth Spring At Mammoth Spring
|
428cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Wautauga Springs Dam