Caney Creek Wid Site 1

MORGAN CREEK· Cross, Arkansas· Built 1960· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Caney Creek Wid Site 1 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 70.6% in AR)
Dam Length1,091 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage298 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,550 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDAR00418

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: September 12, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

CANEY CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Caney Creek Wid Site 1?

Caney Creek Wid 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 Caney Creek Wid Site 1?

Caney Creek Wid Site 1 is owned by CANEY CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Caney Creek Wid Site 1 built?

Caney Creek Wid Site 1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Caney Creek Wid Site 1?

Caney Creek Wid 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 Caney Creek Wid Site 1?

Caney Creek Wid Site 1 has a dam height of 36 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 Caney Creek Wid Site 1 last inspected?

Caney Creek Wid Site 1 was last inspected on September 12, 2016. 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.