Surge Pond - Dike 3
Key Takeaway
Surge Pond - Dike 3 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 78.9% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01318 |
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
ENTERGY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Surge Pond - Dike 3?
Surge Pond - Dike 3 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 Surge Pond - Dike 3?
Surge Pond - Dike 3 is owned by ENTERGY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Surge Pond - Dike 3 built?
Surge Pond - Dike 3 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Surge Pond - Dike 3?
Surge Pond - Dike 3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Surge Pond - Dike 3?
Surge Pond - Dike 3 has a dam height of 45 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 Surge Pond - Dike 3 last inspected?
Surge Pond - Dike 3 was last inspected on August 23, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.