Big Creek Wid Site 20

Craighead County, Arkansas (near PHILADEPHIA)

River/Stream: LOST CREEK-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
850 ft
Reservoir Storage
308 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
320 cfs

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory

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
AR00465
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
35.88750, -90.69944
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.