Poteau River Wid Site 05

Scott County, Arkansas (near WALDRON)

River/Stream: EAST FORK POTEAU RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
1,433 ft
Reservoir Storage
9,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
21,961 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-12-16

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
AR00847
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
34.93767, -94.04789
Age
62 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.