Effluent Pond
Key Takeaway
Effluent Pond is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 30.9% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 3,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01487 |
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
EVRAZ STRATCOR, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Effluent Pond?
Effluent 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 Effluent Pond?
Effluent Pond is owned by EVRAZ STRATCOR, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Effluent Pond built?
Effluent Pond was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Effluent Pond?
Effluent 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 Effluent Pond?
Effluent Pond has a dam height of 21 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 Effluent Pond last inspected?
Effluent Pond was last inspected on May 30, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.