Nimrod Dam

Arkansas — Perry County — FOURCHE LA FAVE

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPerry
RiverFOURCHE LA FAVE
Coordinates34.95202, -93.16044

Physical Characteristics

NID Height103 ft
Dam Height97 ft
Dam Length1,012 ft
NID Storage336,000 acre-ft
Max Storage336,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,550 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 18, 2026
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1942
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Little Rock District
Other NameNimrod Lake

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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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