Poteau River Wid Site 02

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyScott
Nearest CityWALDRON
River/StreamEAST FORK POTEAU RIVER
Coordinates34.92444, -93.95083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,486 acre-ft
Max Storage3,486 acre-ft
Normal Storage193 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge13,700 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPoteau River Watershed Improvement District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR00850
Federal IDAR00850
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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