Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b is a local government-owned structure located in Sharp, Arkansas, along a tributary of Caney Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1985, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a dam height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
While the hazard potential of Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b is rated as low, it is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC). The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the structure is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
With an associated surface area of 28 acres and a drainage area of 1.7 square miles, Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b has a significant impact on water management in the region. As climate change continues to influence precipitation patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, structures like this play a vital role in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the impacts of flooding.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
935 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
CANEY CREEK TRIBUTARY |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.7 |
Nid Storage |
750 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black River At Elgin Ferry
|
3780cfs |
Black River At Black Rock
|
4290cfs |
White River At Batesville
|
43800cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |
Spring River At Imboden
|
558cfs |
Cache River At Egypt
|
21cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b