Sixmile Creek Wid Site 12, also known as Sixmile Creek Watershed Site 12 Dam, is a significant Earth dam located in Logan, Arkansas, near the city of Caulksville.
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Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam was completed in 1955 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Rattlesnake Creek. Standing at a height of 33.5 feet with a structural height of 36.8 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1226 acre-feet and a normal storage of 62 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 3 square miles.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled and features an uncontrolled outlet gate. With a hazard potential rated as significant and a risk assessment of moderate, Sixmile Creek Wid Site 12 poses a potential risk that is closely monitored by the state regulatory agency ANRC. The last inspection was conducted in July 2013, with the condition assessment listed as "Not Rated." While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a crucial structure for managing flood risk in the area and underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change challenges.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
33.5 |
River Or Stream |
RATTLESNAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
33.5 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
1226 |
Structural Height |
36.8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
37 |
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