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Feature article stating beginner divers can explore Blakely Dam and reach depths up to 36 feet.
Shore-access freshwater diving at Fearless Rock, with a training-site reputation and variable lake visibility.
About Blakely Dam
Blakely Dam is a Lake Ouachita freshwater dive centered on Fearless Rock, a shore-access memorial area with a training-site reputation and a profile that gives the site some extra depth beyond the memorial itself. Divers come for the memorial, the man-made features, and the clear-lake atmosphere rather than for coral or tropical scenery. It is a respectful Arkansas lake dive with changing visibility and a distinctly local feel.
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Research Estimate At Blakely Dam
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Blakely Dam?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Blakely Dam Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6.1m - 11m
Depth Note
Fearless Rock sits roughly 20 to 25 feet below the surface, and beginner divers are commonly directed to the shallow memorial area.
Best Season
March through October.
Typical Conditions
Clear freshwater, a thermocline, and a memorial and training zone on a dam slope.
Safety & Access At Blakely Dam
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Respect the memorial, stay on top of buoyancy, and plan for variable visibility and thermocline.
Access Restrictions
Do not disturb FEARLESS ROCK and treat the memorial with respect.
Legal Notes
Follow local lake and dam-area rules and respect the memorial.
Local Intel For Blakely Dam
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Rock slopes downward to significant depth, with a steeper gradient on the west end of the dam.
Freediving
A very controlled freedive may work for experienced breath-hold divers in the shallow memorial zone, but the site is primarily a scuba and training location.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site; the main memorial feature sits below comfortable snorkel depth.
Recent Logged Visits At Blakely Dam
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Blakely Dam
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
