Poteau River Wid Site 14 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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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.