Sixmile Creek Wid Site 17, also known as Minnie Culver Lake Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Caulksville, Arkansas.
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This dam on Stone Creek was designed by the USDA NRCS and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 64 feet with a hydraulic height of 51 feet and a structural height of 70 feet.
With a normal storage capacity of 76 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.6 square miles, Sixmile Creek Wid Site 17 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam has a risk assessment rating of moderate (3). The last inspection was conducted in July 2013, and the dam is regulated and permitted by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, ensuring its continued safe operation for the surrounding community and environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in managing the potential impacts of flooding in the area.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
64 |
River Or Stream |
STONE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
51 |
Drainage Area |
2.6 |
Nid Storage |
1185 |
Structural Height |
70 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
70 |
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