Hillman Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hillman Reservoir Dam is a private earth dam located in De Witt, Arkansas, along the Little La Grue Bayou.


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Summary

Built in 1946, the dam serves as a flood risk reduction structure with a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 12 feet. It has a length of 860 feet and a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 160 acre-feet.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it has not been inspected or assessed recently. Despite this, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans and has updated emergency contacts. The dam has not undergone any modifications since its completion and does not have any associated locks or spillways. The risk assessment and management measures for the dam are currently not specified.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Hillman Reservoir Dam to be an interesting case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure in Arkansas. The dam's location along the Little La Grue Bayou and its storage capacity provide valuable insights into the management of water resources in the region. Further research and monitoring of the dam's condition and operation could provide valuable data for understanding its role in mitigating flood risks in the area.

Year Completed

1946

Dam Length

860

River Or Stream

LITTLE LA GRUE BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

208

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

12
       
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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.