Bull Shoals Dam

Arkansas — Baxter County

Location

StateArkansas
CountyBaxter
Coordinates36.36599, -92.57523

Physical Characteristics

NID Height282 ft
Dam Height256 ft
Dam Length2,256 ft
NID Storage5,408,000 acre-ft
Max Storage5,408,000 acre-ft
Surface Area454,400 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Little Rock District

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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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