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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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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|
21cfs |
Black River At Black Rock
|
4290cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3110cfs |
Black River At Elgin Ferry
|
3780cfs |
Spring River At Imboden
|
558cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |