Omni Corporation Pond Dam

WATTENSAW BAYOU-OS· Prairie, Arkansas· Built 1963· Earth·
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Omni Corporation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Length470 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDAR00702

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

OMNI CORPORATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Omni Corporation Pond Dam?

Omni Corporation 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 Omni Corporation Pond Dam?

Omni Corporation Pond Dam is owned by OMNI CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Omni Corporation Pond Dam built?

Omni Corporation Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Omni Corporation Pond Dam?

Omni Corporation 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.