Little Clear Creek Site 1
Key Takeaway
Little Clear Creek Site 1 is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 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 | 114 ft (taller than 98.2% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,026 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 124 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 63,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00448 |
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
CITY OF ALMA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Clear Creek Site 1?
Little Clear Creek Site 1 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 Little Clear Creek Site 1?
Little Clear Creek Site 1 is owned by CITY OF ALMA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Clear Creek Site 1 built?
Little Clear Creek Site 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Little Clear Creek Site 1?
Little Clear Creek Site 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Clear Creek Site 1?
Little Clear Creek Site 1 has a dam height of 114 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 Little Clear Creek Site 1 last inspected?
Little Clear Creek Site 1 was last inspected on September 29, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.