Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond

NONE· Benton, Arkansas· Built 1964· Earth· 23 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond is classified as significant hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 37.6% in AR)
Dam Length1,550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Max Discharge450 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDAR01103

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond?

Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond?

Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond is owned by ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond built?

Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond?

Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond?

Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond has a dam height of 23 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.