Poinsett Site 105, located in Poinsett, Arkansas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed and constructed by the USDA NRCS in 1979.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 283 feet along Tr-Ditch No. 1. With a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, this structure serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with additional functions including debris control.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Poinsett Site 105 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is not available, regular inspections and maintenance are carried out by the NRCS to ensure the structure's integrity and functionality. Emergency action plans and inundation maps are yet to be prepared, but the structure meets guidelines for risk management.
Despite its relatively small surface area of 2 acres and limited drainage area, Poinsett Site 105 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With its strategic location and design features, this structure stands as a testament to effective water resource management practices in the face of climate variability and increasing extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
283 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
Tr-Ditch No. 1 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Cache River At Egypt
|
21cfs |
Languille River Near Colt
|
12cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |
Black River At Elgin Ferry
|
3780cfs |
Languille River At Palestine
|
11cfs |
Mississippi River At Memphis
|
235000cfs |