Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23

HURRICANE CREEK-TR· Franklin, Arkansas· Built 1955· Earth·
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23 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 Length2,270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDAR00414

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: January 13, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PAUL KING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23 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 23?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23 is owned by PAUL KING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23 built?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23 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 23?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23 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.

When was Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23 last inspected?

Sixmile Creek Wid Site 23 was last inspected on January 13, 2015. 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.