Lake Fort Smith Dam

Arkansas — Poinsett County

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPoinsett
Coordinates35.66056, -90.67889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height212 ft
Dam Height196 ft
Dam Length3,050 ft
NID Storage140,000 acre-ft
Max Storage140,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,400 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Fort Smith Utility Department

About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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