Briar Plant Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Briar Plant Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 66.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,663 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00915 |
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
CERTAINTEED GYPSUM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Briar Plant Dam No 1?
Briar Plant Dam No 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 Briar Plant Dam No 1?
Briar Plant Dam No 1 is owned by CERTAINTEED GYPSUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Briar Plant Dam No 1 built?
Briar Plant Dam No 1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Briar Plant Dam No 1?
Briar Plant Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Briar Plant Dam No 1?
Briar Plant Dam No 1 has a dam height of 34 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 Briar Plant Dam No 1 last inspected?
Briar Plant Dam No 1 was last inspected on October 15, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.