Arnoname 56 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Arnoname 55 Felsenthal Lock And Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Arnoname 56 is a private recreational water source located in Huttig, Arkansas, along the Kelly Spring Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1918, this earth dam stands at 13 feet high with a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. With a surface area of 24.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.57 square miles, this dam serves as a crucial water supply for the region while also providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
Managed by the Vicksburg District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Arnoname 56 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Although the dam has not been inspected since May 1979, it remains a significant feature in the area's water resource and climate landscape. Despite not being regulated or permitted by the state, the dam continues to play a vital role in water supply and recreational activities in Union County, Arkansas.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the unique features of Arnoname 56, they can appreciate the historical significance of this earth dam while also acknowledging its importance in providing water supply and recreational opportunities in the region. With its low hazard potential and unregulated status, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and natural resource management in Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1918 |
Dam Length |
1704 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
KELLY SPRING CREEK-TR-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.57 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman
|
132cfs |
Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie
|
358cfs |
Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones
|
322cfs |
Bayou Bartholomew Near Portland
|
380cfs |
Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake
|
3190cfs |
Smackover Creek Near Smackover
|
109cfs |
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.
Arnoname 56