Zumwalt's Dam, located in Hempstead, Arkansas, was completed in 1984 and is primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Managed by a private owner, the dam stands at 18 feet high with a hydraulic height of 13.2 feet and a structural height of 19.5 feet. The dam spans 1400 feet in length and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.6 square miles along Howard Creek.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Zumwalt's Dam is classified as an Earth dam type with uncontrolled spillway. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," and it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. Despite its modest size and risk level, this structure plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation, recreation, and other purposes in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Zumwalt's Dam to be an interesting case study in sustainable water management practices within a private ownership framework.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
HOWARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
19.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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