Poinsett Wid Site 101 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Poinsett, Arkansas, managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS.
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This earth dam, completed in 1976, stands at a height of 18 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 24.6 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 558 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Poinsett Wid Site 101 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively. The structure's location on Ditch No. 1-TR in the Little Rock District highlights its importance in the local water management system. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Poinsett Wid Site 101 to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks and protect communities in Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
505 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
DITCH NO. 1-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Languille River Near Colt
|
12cfs |
Cache River At Egypt
|
21cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |
Languille River At Palestine
|
11cfs |
Black River At Elgin Ferry
|
3780cfs |
Mississippi River At Memphis
|
235000cfs |