Rolling Hills Pond Dam

PLATE CREEK-TR· Hempstead, Arkansas· Built 1959· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Rolling Hills Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge296 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDAR01149

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

EGG CITY INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rolling Hills Pond Dam?

Rolling Hills 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 Rolling Hills Pond Dam?

Rolling Hills Pond Dam is owned by EGG CITY INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rolling Hills Pond Dam built?

Rolling Hills Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Rolling Hills Pond Dam?

Rolling Hills 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.