Located in Greene County, Arkansas, Big Creek Wid Site 15 is a significant flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1966.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a structural height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet. It spans a length of 2,800 feet and has a storage capacity of 3,137 acre-feet, serving the purpose of flood risk reduction along Mud Creek.
Managed by the local government, this dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular inspections. While its hazard potential is deemed significant, the condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a drainage area of 4.5 square miles. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the structure has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) as of yet, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
2800 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
MUD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
72 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
4.5 |
Nid Storage |
3137 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
28 |
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