E Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 09
E Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 09 is an earth dam located in Conway County, Arkansas, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About E Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 09
The primary purpose of E Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 09 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Point Remove Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Prairie Creek near Morrilton.
The dam stands 69 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,808 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2015. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 69 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Conway |
| Nearest City | Morrilton |
| River/Stream | Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28987, -92.68471 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,808 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,580 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Point Remove Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00323 |
| Federal ID | AR00323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |