Sixmile Creek Wid Site 07, also known as Sixmile Creek Watershed Site 7 Dam, is a privately owned structure in Logan, Arkansas, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Six Mile Creek.
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This earth dam, completed in 1955, stands at a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, with a length of 2079 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 1760 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 295 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose effectively.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Sixmile Creek Wid Site 07 is deemed to have a significant hazard potential with a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a last inspection conducted in January 2015. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk management measures and emergency action preparedness status remain undisclosed. This site offers a valuable case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the design, construction, and management of earth dams for flood risk reduction in Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
2079 |
River Or Stream |
SIX MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
1760 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
24 |
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