DeGray Lake
DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Arkansas, 8 miles (13 km) from Arkadelphia. Arkansas Scenic Byway 7 is located on the eastern shore of the lake, and provides views of the lake, and also places to stay. DeGray Lake Resort State Park was opened in 1974 to encourage tourism and recreation on DeGray Lake.
| DeGray Lake | |
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Dam and Lake | |
DeGray Lake | |
| Location | Clark / Hot Spring counties, Arkansas, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°12′53″N 93°06′41″W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Caddo River |
| Primary outflows | Caddo River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 13,800 acres (5,600 ha) |
| Average depth | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Max. depth | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Shore length1 | 207 mi (333 km) |
| References | |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
The DeGray Dam project, encompassing flood-control, power, and water-supply features is located in northern Clark County, Arkansas on the Caddo River approximately eight miles above its confluence with the Ouachita River. The project plan for DeGray Lake included the construction of the DeGray Dam with a height of 240 feet above the Caddo River, a dike that splits the Caddo River and Bayou de Roche, an outlet works, an uncontrolled spillway, and a powerhouse.