Big Creek Wid Site 15 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Greene County, Arkansas, Big Creek Wid Site 15 is a significant flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1966.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a structural height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet. It spans a length of 2,800 feet and has a storage capacity of 3,137 acre-feet, serving the purpose of flood risk reduction along Mud Creek.

Managed by the local government, this dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular inspections. While its hazard potential is deemed significant, the condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a drainage area of 4.5 square miles. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the structure has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) as of yet, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

2800

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

MUD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

72

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

4.5

Nid Storage

3137

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

28
       
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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.