Caney Creek Wid Site 3a Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hall Lake Dam Caney Creek Wid Site 4
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Caney Creek Wid Site 3a is a significant earth dam located in Cross, Arkansas, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Hall Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 34 feet with a structural height of 24 feet and a length of 1410 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 245 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.8 square miles, Caney Creek Wid Site 3a plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Caney Creek Wid Site 3a has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it undergoes state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam is a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area, providing essential protection against flooding and safeguarding the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Despite its age, Caney Creek Wid Site 3a continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management practices and the importance of investing in resilient infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of climate change on water systems. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Caney Creek Wid Site 3a offers valuable insights into the intersection of engineering, environmental conservation, and community resilience in the face of changing weather patterns and increasing water-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1410 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
HALL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
43 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.8 |
Nid Storage |
1360 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
34 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Languille River Near Colt
|
12cfs |
Languille River At Palestine
|
11cfs |
Cache River Near Cotton Plant
|
104cfs |
White River Near Augusta
|
11700cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |
Mississippi River At Memphis
|
235000cfs |
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.
Caney Creek Wid Site 3a