W C Swaffar's Dam
Key Takeaway
W C Swaffar's Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,640 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01485 |
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
W C SWAFFAR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of W C Swaffar's Dam?
W C Swaffar's Dam 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 W C Swaffar's Dam?
W C Swaffar's Dam is owned by W C SWAFFAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was W C Swaffar's Dam built?
W C Swaffar's Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 W C Swaffar's Dam?
W C Swaffar's Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is W C Swaffar's Dam?
W C Swaffar's Dam has a dam height of 18 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 W C Swaffar's Dam last inspected?
W C Swaffar's Dam was last inspected on March 5, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.