W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03

DRIVERS CREEK· Van Buren, Arkansas· Built 1965· Earth· 70 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 70 ft (taller than 93% in AR)
Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage251 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge7,800 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDAR00327

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: August 4, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

POINT REMOVE CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03?

W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 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 Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03?

W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 is owned by POINT REMOVE CREEK WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 built?

W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03?

W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 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 W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03?

W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 has a dam height of 70 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 Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 last inspected?

W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 03 was last inspected on August 4, 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.