W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 08
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 08 is an earth dam located in Pope County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 08
The primary purpose of W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 08 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Point Remove Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Poe Creek near Appleton.
The dam stands 67 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2024.
At 67 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 | Pope |
| Nearest City | Appleton |
| River/Stream | Poe Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.43918, -92.85882 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,643 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Point Remove Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00338 |
| Federal ID | AR00338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |