Roland Fenley Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roland Fenley Pond Dam, located in Cleburne, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure constructed in 2009 with a primary purpose that extends beyond water storage and flood control.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 32.1 feet and spans a length of 348 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 52.7 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.9 acres. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly in the Flat Rock Creek watershed.

Operated under state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), Roland Fenley Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition or hazard potential, with the inspection frequency remaining undisclosed. Although the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures are not specified, its presence in the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers underscores its importance in local water resource management. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water availability and quality, understanding and maintaining structures like Roland Fenley Pond Dam are essential for sustainable water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

2009

Dam Length

348

Dam Height

32.1

River Or Stream

FLAT ROCK CREEK -TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.9

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

52.7

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.