Big Creek Wid Site 09 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Big Creek Wid Site 09, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Big Creek-OS river.


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Summary

Completed in 1967, this earth-type dam stands at 29 feet tall and spans 1400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 725 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1 square mile. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and significant hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its current condition as of the last inspection in July 2016.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Big Creek Wid Site 09 also serves recreational purposes for the local community. Managed by a local government entity and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources and managing the flow of the river. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates will find this structure to be an essential component of the region's infrastructure, contributing to the overall resilience of the area against potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

1400

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

BIG CREEK-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

725

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

29
       
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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.