Blue Mountain Dam

Arkansas — Yell County — PETIT JEAN

Location

StateArkansas
CountyYell
RiverPETIT JEAN
Coordinates35.10425, -93.64915

Physical Characteristics

NID Height115 ft
Dam Height115 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
NID Storage258,000 acre-ft
Max Storage258,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,910 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 9, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Little Rock District
Other NameBlue Mountain 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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