Wild Plum Lake Dam, located in Hardy, Arkansas, was completed in 1961 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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This private earth dam stands at 26 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet, with a length of 697 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres and draining a small 0.2 square mile watershed.
Despite its smaller size, Wild Plum Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated". The dam has not been inspected since November 2016, and there is no Emergency Action Plan in place. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1058 cubic feet per second, the dam's safety and potential risks should be closely monitored, especially given its recreational importance in the area.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
697 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE OTTER CREEK-SPRING RIV |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
26 |
Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy
|
410cfs |
Mammoth Spring At Mammoth Spring
|
428cfs |
Spring River At Imboden
|
563cfs |
Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs
|
652cfs |
Black River At Black Rock
|
4380cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3170cfs |