High Risk 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control  ·  Arkansas

Greers Ferry Dam AR

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  ARKANSAS

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control
Primary Risk Radius
20
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
100
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control
Operator / BranchUS Army Corps of Engineers
Host CountyCleburne County AR
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius20 miles
Secondary Risk Radius100 miles

// Strategic Significance

Greers Ferry Dam on the Little Red River in the Ozarks creates Greers Ferry Lake and provides flood control recreation and water supply. World-class trout fishing below the cold water releases makes this dam economically significant for the region.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Heber Springs AR with 7,000 residents is adjacent. Little Rock AR metro benefits from upstream flood control. The Little Red River valley downstream faces flooding risk from dam releases.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-25, Arkansas Route 16. Cleburne County Emergency Management coordinates with Army Corps.

// Counties Within Risk Zone