Barney Mills Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Barney Mills Pond Dam, located in Conway, Arkansas, was completed in 2009 with a primary purpose of serving as an Earth dam for water resource management on the Brock Creek - TR.


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Summary

Owned privately, this dam stands at a height of 26.4 feet and has a length of 351 feet, creating a storage capacity of 37.5 acre-feet with a surface area of 4.6 acres. Despite being unregulated by the state and having an undetermined hazard potential, this dam plays a crucial role in the local water infrastructure.

Although Barney Mills Pond Dam is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, it remains an essential structure for water control and management in the region. With a focus on serving as an Earth dam for various purposes, including water resource management, this dam offers a storage capacity of 37.5 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 0.27 square miles. Situated in a picturesque location in Conway, this dam is an integral part of the local water system and contributes significantly to the overall water resource infrastructure.

While Barney Mills Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition or hazard potential, its completion in 2009 marked a significant milestone in water management in the area. As a privately owned structure with no state regulation, this dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management on the Brock Creek - TR. With its storage capacity, surface area, and strategic location in Conway, Arkansas, Barney Mills Pond Dam remains a key asset for local water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.

Year Completed

2009

Dam Length

351

Dam Height

26.4

River Or Stream

BROCK CREEK - TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.6

Drainage Area

0.27

Nid Storage

37.5

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

26
       
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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.