Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09
Key Takeaway
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 66.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 2,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00890 |
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
SIXMILE CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 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 09?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 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 09 built?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 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 09?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 has a dam height of 34 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 09 last inspected?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 was last inspected on January 13, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.