Big Creek Wid Site 07
Key Takeaway
Big Creek Wid Site 07 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 | 27 ft (taller than 51.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 398 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00454 |
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
BIG CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Creek Wid Site 07?
Big Creek Wid Site 07 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 Big Creek Wid Site 07?
Big Creek Wid Site 07 is owned by BIG CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Creek Wid Site 07 built?
Big Creek Wid Site 07 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 Big Creek Wid Site 07?
Big Creek Wid Site 07 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Creek Wid Site 07?
Big Creek Wid Site 07 has a dam height of 27 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 Big Creek Wid Site 07 last inspected?
Big Creek Wid Site 07 was last inspected on July 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.