Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1
Key Takeaway
Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 738 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00830 |
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
OUACHITA CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1?
Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1 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 Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1?
Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1 is owned by OUACHITA CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1 built?
Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1?
Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1 last inspected?
Ouachita Creek Wid Site 1 was last inspected on May 22, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.