Boat docks on Lake Ouachita
Dock help for Lake Ouachita, the big Corps of Engineers lake west of Hot Springs.
Lake Ouachita sits west of Hot Springs behind Blakely Mountain Dam, built from 1948 to 1953 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has about 690 miles of shoreline and around 200 islands, and is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. It is often described as the largest lake entirely within Arkansas.
Different rules than Lake Hamilton
Because Lake Ouachita is a Corps of Engineers lake, its shoreline and any private docks fall under the Corps' shoreline management rules rather than Entergy's. Before planning a dock, contact the Corps' Lake Ouachita Field Office at (501) 767-2101 to find out what's allowed along your property. A builder familiar with the lake can help you through the process.
What dock work do Lake Ouachita owners need?
- Docks designed for deep water and changing lake levels
- Anchoring for open-water exposure and wind
- Repairs and flotation replacement
- Lifts for fishing boats and pontoons
Common questions
Can I build a private dock on Lake Ouachita?
It depends on the Corps' shoreline rules for your stretch of shoreline. Call the Lake Ouachita Field Office at (501) 767-2101 before planning.
Do you serve marinas or community docks?
Call and describe your project. We'll connect you with a builder if one serves that kind of work.
Services in Lake Ouachita
- New boat docksFloating and stationary docks designed for your shoreline, boat and lake rules.
- Boat lifts and PWC liftsBoat lifts, personal watercraft lifts and lift repair for new and existing docks.
- Dock repair and storm damageFlotation, decking, cables, walkways and storm damage repair for existing docks.
- Boathouses and covered docksRoofs over slips, boathouses, and upper decks within lake height limits.
- Seawalls and shoreline protectionSeawalls, riprap and bank stabilization to stop erosion along your shoreline.
Nearby areas
Planning a new dock or fixing an old one?
Call now and a local dock builder will look at your shoreline and quote the work.