Cooper Creek Wid Site 6 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cooper Creek Wid Site 6 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Lawrence, Arkansas, along the Copper Creek-TR river.
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Summary
Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands 40 feet high and spans 878 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 441 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to mitigate flood risks in the area, as it has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Cooper Creek Wid Site 6 is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The dam has not been inspected since June 2016, but it is designed to withstand maximum discharges of up to 605 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of 4 acres and a drainage area of 1.3 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Visitors to Cooper Creek Wid Site 6 can appreciate the engineering feat of this structure, which blends seamlessly with the natural landscape. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates alike can admire the strategic placement and design of this dam, which serves as a vital defense against floodwaters while also supporting the local ecosystem. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain this important infrastructure, it remains a cornerstone of flood risk management in the region.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
878 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
COPPER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
441 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black River At Black Rock
|
4290cfs |
Spring River At Imboden
|
558cfs |
Black River At Elgin Ferry
|
3780cfs |
Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy
|
401cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3110cfs |
Cache River At Egypt
|
21cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Cooper Creek Wid Site 6