Mill Pond Dam

BIGSBY BRANCH· Pike, Arkansas· Built 1919· Rockfill·
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Max Discharge545 cfs
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)
NID IDAR00921

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

JOE MAXEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mill Pond Dam?

Mill 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 Mill Pond Dam?

Mill Pond Dam is owned by JOE MAXEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mill Pond Dam built?

Mill Pond Dam was completed in 1919, making it 107 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 Mill Pond Dam?

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

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.