Poteau River Wid Site 07
Key Takeaway
Poteau River Wid Site 07 is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 38 ft (taller than 72.9% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 632 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00846 |
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
POTEAU RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Poteau River Wid Site 07?
Poteau River Wid Site 07 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 Poteau River Wid Site 07?
Poteau River Wid Site 07 is owned by POTEAU RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Poteau River Wid Site 07 built?
Poteau River Wid Site 07 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 Poteau River Wid Site 07?
Poteau River Wid Site 07 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 Poteau River Wid Site 07?
Poteau River Wid Site 07 has a dam height of 38 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 Poteau River Wid Site 07 last inspected?
Poteau River Wid Site 07 was last inspected on October 15, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.