Lake Flint Creek, also known as SWEPCO Lake, is located about five miles north of the City of Siloam Springs in Benton County,

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. It was made by constructing a 100’ high dam on Little Flint Creek in the 1975-1978 timeframe, creating a lake of about 500 acres. The lake is owned by Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), which built it to provide cooling water to its

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. Water flows back into the lake at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which in turn provides a warmer water environment for fish than most Arkansas lakes. SWEPCO allows public access to the lake, and the surroundings include a boat ramp. The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission promotes fishing there through stocking and helping to build fish habitat. Fish species include Florida largemouth bass as well as Northern largemouth bass.

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