Bennett's Dam

LITTLE CREEK· White, Arkansas· Earth· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bennett's Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 75.9% in AR)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage597 acre-ft
Normal Storage381 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,615 cfs
NID IDAR01467

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 1, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MIKE BENNETT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bennett's Dam?

Bennett's Dam 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 Bennett's Dam?

Bennett's Dam is owned by MIKE BENNETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bennett's Dam?

Bennett's Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bennett's Dam?

Bennett's Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Bennett's Dam last inspected?

Bennett's Dam was last inspected on February 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.