Fast Facts

• 16,135 acre multi-purpose project with over 15,000 acres forested.
• 134 miles of shoreline
• 150 ft. at deepest level
• 60 ft. in much of river channel.
• Average depth of 40 ft.
• 12 miles in length.
• Narrows Dam includes three 8,500kw generators.
• Located along the Little Missouri River in southwest Arkansas.
• Early 1900’s Martin Greeson began pursuing the idea of controlling flooding on the Little Missouri River.
• Authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1941, construction of Narrows Dam began April 1947.
• 1950 – Completion of Narrows Dam.
• 1951 – Narrows Dam was dedicated.
• Only all-concrete dam in the Vicksburg District.
• 15 recreation areas, 416 campsites, 10 boat ramps, 6 swimming beaches, and 3 pavilions.
• 2 million visitors annually.