Poinsett Wid Site 5
Key Takeaway
Poinsett Wid Site 5 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 44.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 832 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 646 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01433 |
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
POINSETT WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Poinsett Wid Site 5?
Poinsett Wid Site 5 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 Poinsett Wid Site 5?
Poinsett Wid Site 5 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 5 built?
Poinsett Wid Site 5 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 5?
Poinsett Wid Site 5 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 5?
Poinsett Wid Site 5 has a dam height of 25 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 5 last inspected?
Poinsett Wid Site 5 was last inspected on March 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.