Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01078 |
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
POTLATCH COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam?
Potlatch Pond No 1 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 Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam?
Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam is owned by POTLATCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam built?
Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam?
Potlatch Pond No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.