Upper Petit Jean Wid Site 4 is a local government-owned Earth dam located in Booneville, Arkansas, along Brushy Creek.
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Built in 1992 by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands at a height of 42.5 feet and has a structural height of 45 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2880 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 15,460 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Upper Petit Jean Wid Site 4 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) of 3. While the last inspection was conducted in December 2015, the emergency action plan status and risk management measures for the dam remain undisclosed. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and management of dams will find Upper Petit Jean Wid Site 4 an intriguing study, given its unique design and regulatory status under the ANRC in Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
2965 |
Dam Height |
42.5 |
River Or Stream |
BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
29 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
4.1 |
Nid Storage |
2880 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
45 |
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