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Deirks Lake is a small, 1,360 acre lake on the western Saline River, Arkansas. Dierks Lake lies on the Sevier and Howard Counties borders, 5 miles from the town of Dierks, Arkansas.
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[edit] Recreation
The dam's purposes are flood control, water supply, recreation, and wildlife conservation. Deirks Lake protects many acres of the Little River Basin and the Red River Basin from flooding. Recreation on Dierks Lake brings many tourist to the area in search for fun and relaxation. Dierks Lake is known for its wonderful bass and crappie fishing. Swimming and skiing are also very popular. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, and the various species of sunfish are often caught on Dierks Lake and the lower Saline River. There are 4 reservable picnic areas on the lake that families can rent and picnic on. These shelters are located at Jefferson Ridge, Horseshoe Bend, and Dierks Overlook recreational facilities.
[edit] Project history
The Flood Control Act of 1958 approved the building of Dierks Dam by the Tulsa District of the Army Corps of Engineers. Building started June 1968, and was finish May 1975.
[edit] See also
List of Arkansas dams and reservoirs
