Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13, located in Franklin County, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for the purpose of flood risk reduction along Pony Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1955, this dam stands at 38 feet high and stretches 1400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 7560 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

Despite being state regulated and permitted, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in January 2015. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are also unclear. With a moderate risk assessment rating, it is crucial for stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts to stay informed about the maintenance and monitoring of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 to ensure the safety and effectiveness of its flood risk reduction efforts along Pony Creek.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

1400

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

PONY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

31

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

4.3

Nid Storage

2007

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

38
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.