Bailey Branch Site 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bailey Branch Site 1, also known as Yell Co.


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Summary

S&WCD Site 01, is a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Danville, Arkansas. This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1969, stands at a height of 37 feet, with a dam length of 1600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 867 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Bailey Branch river.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Bailey Branch Site 1 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. With a drainage area of 2 square miles and a maximum discharge of 4015 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam undergoes regular inspections and meets state regulatory requirements to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control.

Overall, Bailey Branch Site 1 serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in the Little Rock District, providing flood risk reduction benefits to the community while maintaining a low hazard potential. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam continues to play a significant role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Yell County, Arkansas.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

1600

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

BAILEY BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

43

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

2

Nid Storage

867

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

37
       
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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.