Lake Dardanelle
Johnson County, Arkansas34,067 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Arkansas DEQ for this lake.
- 55 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Dardanelle in Johnson County, Arkansas has water-quality measurements published by Arkansas DEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 55 ft. Surface area: 34067 acres.
Lake Dardanelle is a 34,067-acre lake in Johnson County, Arkansas with a maximum depth of 55 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Dardanelle is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch4 documented ramps
- Deep water55 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water34,067 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Dardanelle is safe to swim in today is a call for the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Dardanelle
These are the measurements Arkansas DEQ publishes for Lake Dardanelle, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
55 ft
Surface area
34,067 acres
Shoreline
323.8 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Arkansas DEQ
Recreation & Access
- Shoal Bay ParkPublic
- Flat Rock CreekPublic
- Cabin CreekPublic
- Road 2550Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Dardanelle
Where is Lake Dardanelle?
- Lake Dardanelle is a lake in Johnson County, Arkansas. Its water-quality measurements are published by Arkansas DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Dardanelle?
- Lake Dardanelle in Johnson County, Arkansas has water-quality measurements published by Arkansas DEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 55 ft. Surface area: 34067 acres.
Is Lake Dardanelle safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Dardanelle?
- Lake Dardanelle has a maximum depth of 55 feet. The lake covers 34067 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Dardanelle?
- Lake Dardanelle has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Shoal Bay Park, Flat Rock Creek, Cabin Creek, Road 2550. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Dardanelle?
- Lake Dardanelle has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Arkansas's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Dardanelle come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory