Big Creek Wid Site 17, located in Sterling Springs, Arkansas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1965.
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This earth dam stands at 28 feet high and spans 980 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 433 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, but it also serves for recreational activities.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Big Creek Wid Site 17 is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in July 2016. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, ensuring water flow during times of high discharge.
With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a maximum discharge of 320 cubic feet per second, Big Creek Wid Site 17 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from flooding events. Its strategic location along Mud Creek-Tr provides valuable insights into water management and climate resilience efforts in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
MUD CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
433 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
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