Big Creek Wid Site 15
Big Creek Wid Site 15 is an earth dam located in Greene County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Big Creek Wid Site 15
The primary purpose of Big Creek Wid Site 15 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Big Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Mud Creek near Sterling Springs.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,137 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2016.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Sterling Springs |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.96722, -90.67194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Big Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00439 |
| Federal ID | AR00439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |