Muddy Fork Site 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Muddy Fork Site 3, also known as Budd Kidd Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Washington County, Arkansas.


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Summary

Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Budd Kidd Creek. With a height of 50 feet and a length of 2825 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 4767 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 200 acres.

This dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) and has been deemed to have a high hazard potential due to its location and design. Despite being classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment, Muddy Fork Site 3 has a moderate risk rating of 3. It is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1791 cubic feet per second. The dam is inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in June 2015.

In addition to flood risk reduction, Muddy Fork Site 3 also serves recreational purposes, making it a valuable resource for the local community. With its strategic location and critical role in water resource management, this dam is a significant asset in maintaining the ecological balance and safeguarding against potential natural disasters in the region.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

2825

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

BUDD KIDD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

200

Hydraulic Height

48

Drainage Area

3.9

Nid Storage

4767

Structural Height

49

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

50
       
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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.