Caney Creek Wid Site 7

CANE CREEK· Cross, Arkansas· Built 1962· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Caney Creek Wid Site 7 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 78.9% in AR)
Dam Length1,654 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage705 acre-ft
Surface Area117 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge3,473 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDAR00424

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: August 25, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

CANEY CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Caney Creek Wid Site 7?

Caney Creek Wid Site 7 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 7?

Caney Creek Wid Site 7 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 7 built?

Caney Creek Wid Site 7 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 7?

Caney Creek Wid Site 7 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 7?

Caney Creek Wid Site 7 has a dam height of 45 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 7 last inspected?

Caney Creek Wid Site 7 was last inspected on August 25, 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.