Big Creek Wid Site 02

Greene County, Arkansas (near STERLING SPRINGS)

River/Stream: BIG CREEK WID

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
2,050 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,404 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
285 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-08-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AR00437
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
35.97056, -90.72333
Age
52 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.