Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05

LITTLE CANEY CREEK· Logan, Arkansas· Built 1963· Earth· 53 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 53 ft (taller than 85% in AR)
Dam Length614 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage780 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge8,563 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDAR00885

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
Last Inspection: July 26, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

SIXMILE CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 is owned by SIXMILE CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 built?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 has a dam height of 53 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 last inspected?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 was last inspected on July 26, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.