Bull Shoals Dam Quick Facts
Bull Shoals Dam Map
Bull Shoals Dam Information
Bull Shoals Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Cotter, Baxter, Arkansas.
The dam, which is on the White River, was primarily built for flood risk reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation, Hydroelectric and Water Supply benefits.
The dam was designed by CESWL and commissioned in 1951 and is currently owned by USACE – Little Rock District.
Bull Shoals Dam Structure
The Bull Shoals Dam is approximately 2,256 feet (688 m) long, 256 feet (78 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,100,000 cubic yards (1,605,566 cubic metres).
Bull Shoals Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 3,048,000 acre-ft (3,759,647 Ml) and maximum capacity of 5,408,000 acre-ft (6,670,660 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 454,400 acres (183,889 ha) and the total catchment area is 6,063 square miles (15,703 square kilometres).
Bull Shoals Dam Spillway
The dam has a 680 feet (207 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 500000 cubic feet per second (14158 cubic metres per second).
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Bull Shoals Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Bull Shoals Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 22:27 |
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| Temperature (°F) | 44 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 44 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1030 |
| Humidity (%) | 58 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 0 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Bull Shoals Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 42 | 64 | 60 | 1022 | 28 | 13 | 22 | NNE | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 34 | 63 | 54 | 1033 | 26 | 5 | 7 | NE | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 37 | 69 | 60 | 1028 | 25 | 7 | 14 | SSE | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 41 | 72 | 65 | 1028 | 31 | 8 | 16 | SE | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 44 | 74 | 70 | 1030 | 28 | 7 | 12 | SE | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 46 | 76 | 72 | 1027 | 28 | 7 | 11 | SE | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 50 | 74 | 73 | 1019 | 33 | 9 | 19 | S | 0 | - |  |
| Tue | 56 | 85 | 82 | 1020 | 47 | 4 | 6 | E | 0 | - | |
Bull Shoals Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Bull Shoals Dam is in Arkansas.
Bull Shoals Dam is in Baxter County.
Bull Shoals Dam is 256 feet high.
Bull Shoals Dam is 2,256 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams