Bailey Branch Site 1
Key Takeaway
Bailey Branch Site 1 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 68.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 498 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,015 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00766 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
YELL COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bailey Branch Site 1?
Bailey Branch Site 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bailey Branch Site 1?
Bailey Branch Site 1 is owned by YELL COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bailey Branch Site 1 built?
Bailey Branch Site 1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bailey Branch Site 1?
Bailey Branch Site 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bailey Branch Site 1?
Bailey Branch Site 1 has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bailey Branch Site 1 last inspected?
Bailey Branch Site 1 was last inspected on July 26, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.