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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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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