Galla Creek Wid Site 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Galla Creek Wid Site 1, located in Pope County, Arkansas, is a vital earth dam constructed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This impressive structure stands at a height of 95 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28 feet, providing a critical level of protection for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 19,000 acre-feet and a drainage area of 21.9 square miles, Galla Creek Wid Site 1 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its age, Galla Creek Wid Site 1 has a high hazard potential due to its structural height of 87 feet and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its integrity and safety. The surrounding community of Pottsville relies on this dam for flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply, highlighting its significance in both water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Galla Creek Wid Site 1 serves as a key example of successful collaboration between local government agencies and federal partners in safeguarding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, the importance of structures like Galla Creek Wid Site 1 in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water supply sustainability cannot be overstated.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

2645

Dam Height

95

River Or Stream

GALLA CREEK-COVE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

220

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

21.9

Nid Storage

19000

Structural Height

87

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

95
       
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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.