Poinsett Wid Site 15, located in Whitaker, Arkansas, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1988 for flood risk reduction along TR-Ditch No.
Wind
Humidity
1. This structure stands at 24 feet tall and spans 868 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width is reported as 0, indicating potential challenges in managing water discharge during heavy rainfall events.
The dam has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, the last inspection took place in March 2016. With no state regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement applicable to the site, the responsibility for the maintenance and safety of Poinsett Wid Site 15 lies primarily with local government authorities. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management and the complexities of flood risk reduction in rural Arkansas.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
868 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DITCH NO. 1 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.29 |
Nid Storage |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
24 |
Languille River Near Colt
|
12cfs |
Cache River At Egypt
|
21cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |
Languille River At Palestine
|
11cfs |
Black River At Elgin Ferry
|
3780cfs |
Mississippi River At Memphis
|
235000cfs |