Poinsett Wid Site 121 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Poinsett Wid Site 121, located in Craighead County, Arkansas, is a recreational earth dam constructed in 1985 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This dam, standing at a height of 16 feet and with a length of 848 feet, serves the primary purpose of recreation and offers a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 3 acres and drains an area of 0.1 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 110 cubic feet per second.
Despite its modest size, Poinsett Wid Site 121 poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not undergone inspection since 2014. However, the risk assessment for this structure is moderate, indicating a need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Poinsett Wid Site 121 presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and environmental stewardship in the context of water management in Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
848 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
VINEY SLOUGH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cache River At Egypt
|
17cfs |
Black River At Elgin Ferry
|
3710cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |
Black River At Black Rock
|
4220cfs |
Black River At Pocahontas
|
3040cfs |
Languille River Near Colt
|
11cfs |
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.
Poinsett Wid Site 121