Big Creek Wid Site 10 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Big Creek Wid Site 10, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a significant Earth dam completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Rogers Bayou.


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Summary

This local government-owned structure stands 25 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, providing critical flood protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 2,045 acre-feet and a normal storage of 613 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 94 acres and serves a drainage area of 1.7 square miles.

Despite its high hazard potential, Big Creek Wid Site 10 is currently in a not-rated condition, last inspected in July 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 15,055 cubic feet per second. While primarily serving flood risk reduction purposes, the dam also offers recreational opportunities to the local community. With its stone core and 2,270 feet in length, this structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in Craighead County and ensuring the safety of residents in the event of flooding.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

2270

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

ROGERS BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

94

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

1.7

Nid Storage

2045

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

25
       
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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.