Poteau River Wid Site 05

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountyScott
Nearest CityWALDRON
River/StreamEAST FORK POTEAU RIVER
Coordinates34.93767, -94.04789

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,433 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,000 acre-ft
Max Storage9,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,100 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge21,961 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Waldron
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR00847
Federal IDAR00847
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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