Rocky Mound Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Rocky Mound Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 44.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01148 |
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
JOHNNY W. JONES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rocky Mound Pond Dam?
Rocky Mound Pond 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 Rocky Mound Pond Dam?
Rocky Mound Pond Dam is owned by JOHNNY W. JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocky Mound Pond Dam built?
Rocky Mound Pond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Rocky Mound Pond Dam?
Rocky Mound Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rocky Mound Pond Dam?
Rocky Mound Pond Dam 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 Rocky Mound Pond Dam last inspected?
Rocky Mound Pond Dam was last inspected on June 18, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.