Poteau River Wid Site 01

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyScott
Nearest CityWALDRON
River/StreamPOTEAU RIVER
Coordinates34.90750, -93.96333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,729 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,803 acre-ft
Max Storage1,803 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,195 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 IDAR00853
Federal IDAR00853
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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