Dive-site story
Situated in the Dam Site recreation area on Beaver Lake in northwest Arkansas, this underwater park serves as a regional training and recreational dive site. Submerged navigation lines link sunken platforms, small boat hulls, and artificial fish habitats across a sloping lakebed of limestone outcroppings and silt pockets. Divers regularly spot local freshwater game fish along the route.
Submerged guide lines connecting training platforms and small boat wrecks
Limestone bluffs and rock formations harboring resident Ozark lake fauna
Shore entry access adjacent to Dam Site park facilities
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn brings warmer surface temperatures, whereas late autumn yields clearer water once recreational boat traffic slows.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | Common | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu | Common | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluegill SunfishLepomis macrochirus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longnose GarLepisosteus osseus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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