Poinsett Wid Site 1

Arkansas — Poinsett County — OTTER CREEK

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPoinsett
RiverOTTER CREEK
Coordinates35.47077, -90.68605

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
NID Storage1,390 acre-ft
Max Storage1,390 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 1, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPoinsett Watershed Improvement District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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