Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b
Key Takeaway
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 59.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 935 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 442 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01454 |
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
UPPER TRI-COUNTY WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b?
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b 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 Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b?
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b is owned by UPPER TRI-COUNTY WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b built?
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b?
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b 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 Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b?
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b has a dam height of 30 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 Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b last inspected?
Upper Tri-County Wid Site 14b was last inspected on June 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.