Dardanelle Nursery Pond

JONES BRANCH· Johnson, Arkansas· Built 1984· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Dardanelle Nursery Pond is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in AR)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage480 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDAR01417

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: October 28, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dardanelle Nursery Pond?

Dardanelle Nursery Pond 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 Dardanelle Nursery Pond?

Dardanelle Nursery Pond is owned by ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dardanelle Nursery Pond built?

Dardanelle Nursery Pond was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Dardanelle Nursery Pond?

Dardanelle Nursery Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dardanelle Nursery Pond?

Dardanelle Nursery Pond has a dam height of 28 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 Dardanelle Nursery Pond last inspected?

Dardanelle Nursery Pond was last inspected on October 28, 2009. 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.