Hartness #3

Trib To Upper Cutoff Creek· Drew, Arkansas· Built 1984· Earth· 11 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Hartness #3 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 1.5% in AR)
Dam Length4,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage392 acre-ft
Normal Storage336 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge244 cfs
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDAR01704

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Billy Hartness

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hartness #3?

Hartness #3 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 Hartness #3?

Hartness #3 is owned by Billy Hartness (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hartness #3 built?

Hartness #3 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 Hartness #3?

Hartness #3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hartness #3?

Hartness #3 has a dam height of 11 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.

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.