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Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita
Shore-access Lake Ouachita dive centered on Fearless Rock.
Dam parking and staircase access make this a simple shore entry, but visibility swings are the planning factor.
About Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita
Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita is a shore-access freshwater dive centered on the Fearless Rock memorial and dam-wall structure. The site is known for clear lake water, an easy dam-side entry, and enough underwater features to make it a regular training run rather than just a quick novelty stop. It is simple to reach from the parking area, but visibility swings a lot, so the best dives are the ones planned with that in mind.
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Research Estimate At Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 4m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
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Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 11m
Depth Note
Fearless Rock sits about 20-25 feet below the surface, and guides put the dam site at roughly 36 feet depending on water level.
Best Season
Late spring through fall, when conditions are usually easier and the water is more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Calm freshwater shore dive with variable visibility, modest depth, and a memorial-and-training focus.
Safety & Access At Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on surface traffic, stay respectful around the memorial, and plan for the lake’s visibility to change more than current does.
Access Restrictions
Use the dam staircase entry and keep clear of Fearless Rock; it is a memorial site and regular training stop, not a place to disturb objects.
Legal Notes
Fearless Rock honors Adam Brown; do not touch or remove anything from the memorial.
Local Intel For Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shore dive to the Fearless Rock memorial and dam-wall features in shallow freshwater. It is a common training site and a good place to work on buoyancy and navigation.
Freediving
Not a freedive focus; the memorial depth and training traffic make it primarily a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the memorial sits below comfortable surface-viewing depth.
Wildlife at Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita
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Recent Logged Visits At Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Blakely Dam, Lake Ouachita
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility4m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
