Big Creek Wid Site 16

Craighead County, Arkansas (near STERLING SPRINGS)

River/Stream: MUD CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
1,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,780 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
792 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2016-07-26

Hazard Classification: High — 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
AR00461
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
35.96111, -90.64722
Age
61 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.