Big Creek Wid Site 08

Craighead County, Arkansas (near JONESBORO)

River/Stream: BIG CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
800 ft
Reservoir Storage
304 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
320 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AR00455
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
35.90218, -90.74303
Age
57 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.