Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5
Key Takeaway
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 64 ft (taller than 90.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 123 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01414 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DES ARC BAYOU WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5?
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 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 Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5?
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 is owned by DES ARC BAYOU WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 built?
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5?
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5?
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 has a dam height of 64 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 Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 last inspected?
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 5 was last inspected on May 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.