Hopper Pond Dam

HUNDLEY CREEK-TR· Drew, Arkansas· Built 1978· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Hopper Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR)
Dam Length890 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage94 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,006 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDAR01300

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

FREEMAN HOPPER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hopper Pond Dam?

Hopper Pond Dam 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 Hopper Pond Dam?

Hopper Pond Dam is owned by FREEMAN HOPPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hopper Pond Dam built?

Hopper Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Hopper Pond Dam?

Hopper Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hopper Pond Dam?

Hopper Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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.