Poteau River Wid Site 12

Scott County, Arkansas (near WINFIELD)

River/Stream: DENTON CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
79 ft
Dam Length
1,465 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,283 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
23,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-08-25

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
AR00856
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
34.84833, -94.28000
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.