Greers Ferry Lake
For most of the 20th century this area was just another lovely section of Arkansas with
small towns connected by trails and dirt roads, but in 1963 Greers Ferry Lake became a
reality. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed construction of a dam (spanning the
Little Red River), which is 1,704 feet in length and 243 feet in height, forming a lake 50
miles long, covering 40,000 acres, and creating a shoreline of 343 miles. Our river
tributaries produce some of the largest walleye in the world, supporting a major event --
the Walleye Run. Elevation of the lake at top flood control pool is 487 feet above mean
sea level. Most important is that the lake ranks as one of the most pollution-free in the
nation, providing an excellent water playground for fishermen, water skiers, scuba divers,
and anyone seeking fun in the sun. As the seventh tourist destination point in Arkansas,
the lake is dotted with first-rate marinas and boat docks, over 1,200 public and private
camp sites, and a good selection of motel and resort facilities.
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