Caney Creek Wid Site 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Caney Creek Wid Site 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Wynne, Arkansas, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 820 acre-feet. The dam is associated with Turkey Creek-OS and serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction and irrigation. Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, Caney Creek Wid Site 2 is considered to have a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk rating.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks an emergency action plan. The last inspection was conducted in August 2016, with no specified inspection frequency. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no locks present. While the risk management measures and specific risk assessment details are not provided, the dam is located in a region represented by Eric A. “Rick” Crawford (R) and falls under the jurisdiction of the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Caney Creek Wid Site 2 represents an important infrastructure for flood control in the area, showcasing the collaborative efforts between federal agencies and private owners to mitigate water-related risks in Arkansas.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1100

River Or Stream

TURKEY CREEK-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

820

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

21
       
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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.