Norfork Dam
Arkansas — Baxter County — NORTH FORK OF THE WHITE
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Baxter |
| River | NORTH FORK OF THE WHITE |
| Coordinates | 36.24957, -92.23826 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 248 ft |
| Dam Height | 216 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,624 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,983,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,983,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22,000 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1944 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Little Rock District |
| Other Name | Norfork Lake |
Location Map
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.