J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49

ASH BRANCH· Union, Arkansas· Built 1961· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 8.8% in AR)
Dam Length487 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage231 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,090 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDAR00595

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: March 24, 1980
State Regulated: No

Ownership

C O NEW

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49?

J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 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 J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49?

J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 is owned by C O NEW (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 built?

J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49?

J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49?

J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 has a dam height of 16 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 J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 last inspected?

J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 was last inspected on March 24, 1980. 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.