Briar Plant Dam No 1, also known as Bluff Creek, is a privately owned earth dam located in Howard County, Arkansas.
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Completed in 1967, this dam serves the primary purpose of tailings storage and has a height of 34 feet and a length of 1663 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 600 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, with a surface area of 66 acres and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles.
The dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. It is classified as having a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection date was in October 2015, and the dam has not been modified in recent years. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with outlet gates to control water discharge.
Located in the Vicksburg District and under the jurisdiction of the state of Arkansas, Briar Plant Dam No 1 is an essential structure for managing water resources in the region. With its history dating back to the late 1960s, the dam continues to play a crucial role in storing tailings and regulating water flow in Bluff Creek. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find interest in the technical specifications and regulatory aspects of this important infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1663 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
BLUFF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
66 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
800 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
34 |
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