Poteau River Wid Site 14, located in Scott County, Arkansas, is a vital earth dam constructed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the Brushy Hollow stream.
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Humidity
With a height of 58 feet and a storage capacity of 862 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam covers a surface area of 6.7 acres and has a drainage area of 2.2 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2300 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Poteau River Wid Site 14 is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam is state-regulated and permitted, with inspections and enforcement conducted by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment categorizes the site as having a moderate risk level. Overall, Poteau River Wid Site 14 stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
670 |
Dam Height |
58 |
River Or Stream |
BRUSHY HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
2.2 |
Nid Storage |
862 |
Structural Height |
58 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
58 |
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136cfs |
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