Otis Pond Dam

BIG CREEK-OS· Arkansas, Arkansas· Built 1967· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Otis Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area57 sq mi
Max Discharge360 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDAR01045

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

OTIS HOLBERT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Otis Pond Dam?

Otis 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 Otis Pond Dam?

Otis Pond Dam is owned by OTIS HOLBERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Otis Pond Dam built?

Otis Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Otis Pond Dam?

Otis Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. 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.