White River Dam No. 4

WHITE RIVER-TR· Arkansas, Arkansas· Built 1950· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

White River Dam No. 4 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.6% in AR)
Dam Length545 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage166 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge430 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDAR10024

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: July 23, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of White River Dam No. 4?

White River Dam No. 4 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 White River Dam No. 4?

White River Dam No. 4 is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was White River Dam No. 4 built?

White River Dam No. 4 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 White River Dam No. 4?

White River Dam No. 4 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is White River Dam No. 4?

White River Dam No. 4 has a dam height of 19 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 White River Dam No. 4 last inspected?

White River Dam No. 4 was last inspected on July 23, 2014. 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.