Mill Pond Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Mill Pond Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00913 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CERTAINTEED GYPSUM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mill Pond Dam No 2?
Mill Pond Dam No 2 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 No 2?
Mill Pond Dam No 2 is owned by CERTAINTEED GYPSUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mill Pond Dam No 2 built?
Mill Pond Dam No 2 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 No 2?
Mill Pond Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mill Pond Dam No 2?
Mill Pond Dam No 2 has a dam height of 20 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 Mill Pond Dam No 2 last inspected?
Mill Pond Dam No 2 was last inspected on October 15, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.