Poinsett Wid Site 20
Key Takeaway
Poinsett Wid Site 20 is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.4% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,346 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01282 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
POINSETT WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Poinsett Wid Site 20?
Poinsett Wid Site 20 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Poinsett Wid Site 20?
Poinsett Wid Site 20 is owned by POINSETT WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Poinsett Wid Site 20 built?
Poinsett Wid Site 20 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Poinsett Wid Site 20?
Poinsett Wid Site 20 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.
How tall is Poinsett Wid Site 20?
Poinsett Wid Site 20 has a dam height of 24 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 Poinsett Wid Site 20 last inspected?
Poinsett Wid Site 20 was last inspected on March 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.