Greers Ferry Nursery Pond

PUMPED FROM GREERS FERRY· Cleburne, Arkansas· Built 1972· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Greers Ferry Nursery Pond is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 66.7% in AR)
Dam Length1,140 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage560 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDAR00200

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: November 7, 2007
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 Greers Ferry Nursery Pond?

Greers Ferry 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 Greers Ferry Nursery Pond?

Greers Ferry 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 Greers Ferry Nursery Pond built?

Greers Ferry Nursery Pond was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Greers Ferry Nursery Pond?

Greers Ferry 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 Greers Ferry Nursery Pond?

Greers Ferry Nursery Pond has a dam height of 34 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 Greers Ferry Nursery Pond last inspected?

Greers Ferry Nursery Pond was last inspected on November 7, 2007. 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.