Haney Creek Wid Site 2
Key Takeaway
Haney Creek Wid Site 2 is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 64.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 687 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,120 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00579 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HANEY CREEK WATERSHED
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Haney Creek Wid Site 2?
Haney Creek Wid Site 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Haney Creek Wid Site 2?
Haney Creek Wid Site 2 is owned by HANEY CREEK WATERSHED (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haney Creek Wid Site 2 built?
Haney Creek Wid Site 2 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Haney Creek Wid Site 2?
Haney Creek Wid Site 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Haney Creek Wid Site 2?
Haney Creek Wid Site 2 has a dam height of 32 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 Haney Creek Wid Site 2 last inspected?
Haney Creek Wid Site 2 was last inspected on August 5, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.