City Of Huntsville Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Swift-Eckrich Dam Tallent's Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The City of Huntsville Dam, located in Harmony, Arkansas, was completed in 1964 and serves as a crucial water supply source for the area.
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Summary
With a height of 9 feet and a length of 160 feet, this concrete gravity dam on War Eagle Creek has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, providing normal storage of 93 acre-feet for the community. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
Owned by the local government, the City of Huntsville Dam is not regulated or permitted by the state, with no enforcement or inspection requirements in place. Although it has not been modified in recent years, the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are unclear, raising concerns about preparedness for potential disasters. With a maximum discharge capacity of 9999999 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region and must be carefully monitored to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the City of Huntsville Dam presents both a valuable asset and a potential risk to the community. Its importance as a water supply source cannot be understated, but its lack of regular inspections and unclear emergency preparedness plans are cause for concern. Continued oversight and investment in maintenance and risk assessment are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of this critical infrastructure in Harmony, Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
160 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
WAR EAGLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
106 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
War Eagle Creek Near Hindsville
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106cfs |
Richland Creek At Goshen
|
-999999cfs |
Buffalo River Near Boxley
|
55cfs |
West Fork White River East Of Fayetteville
|
30cfs |
White River Near Fayetteville
|
139cfs |
Kings River Near Berryville
|
177cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
City Of Huntsville Dam