Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13
Key Takeaway
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 68.6% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,560 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00416 |
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 13?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 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 13?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 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 13 built?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 13?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 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 13?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 has a dam height of 35 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 13 last inspected?
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 was last inspected on January 13, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.