Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Poinsett Wid Site 20 is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1979.
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This earth dam along the Viney Slough Ditch-TR serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a dam height of 24.3 feet, the structure covers a drainage area of 0.2 square miles and has a spillway width of 0 feet, making it classified as uncontrolled.
Despite being labeled as having a high hazard potential, Poinsett Wid Site 20 is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone any modifications since its construction and is inspected at a frequency of 0. With a moderate risk assessment level of 3, the structure remains under the jurisdiction of the local government and is not regulated by the state. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this site intriguing for its historical significance in managing flood risks within the Craighead County region.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
24.3 |
River Or Stream |
VINEY SLOUGH DITCH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
24 |
Cache River At Egypt
|
21cfs |
Black River At Black Rock
|
4290cfs |
Black River At Elgin Ferry
|
3780cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3110cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |
Spring River At Imboden
|
558cfs |