Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 81.3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 354 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01494 |
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 RIDGE LAND HOLDINGS, LLC
Private
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Significant HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam?
Big Ridge Properties - Main 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 Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam?
Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam is owned by BIG RIDGE LAND HOLDINGS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam built?
Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Ridge Properties - Main Dam?
Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam?
Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Ridge Properties - Main Dam last inspected?
Big Ridge Properties - Main Dam was last inspected on January 15, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.