Catfish Pond Dam

PLATE CREEK-TR· Hempstead, Arkansas· Built 1968· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Catfish Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge935 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDAR00953

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

EGG CITY INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Catfish Pond Dam?

Catfish Pond 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 Catfish Pond Dam?

Catfish Pond Dam is owned by EGG CITY INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Catfish Pond Dam built?

Catfish Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Catfish Pond Dam?

Catfish Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Catfish Pond Dam?

Catfish Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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.

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.