Tailings Dams in Arkansas
Arkansas has 4 tailings dams, of which 1 carry a high hazard classification. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tailings Pond | Garland | 90 | High | Not Rated | 1980 |
| 2 | Tailings Pond Dam No 3 | Franklin | 35 | Low | Satisfactory | 1963 |
| 3 | Briar Plant Dam No 1 | Howard | 34 | Low | Satisfactory | 1967 |
| 4 | Mill Pond Dam No 2 | Howard | 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 1962 |