Big Creek Wid Site 05

Craighead County, Arkansas (near STERLING SPRINGS)

River/Stream: BIG CREEK-OS

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
680 ft
Reservoir Storage
440 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
320 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2016-07-26

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AR00452
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
35.96250, -90.73444
Age
59 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.