Mary Simpson Pond Dam
Mary Simpson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Craighead County, Arkansas, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mary Simpson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mary Simpson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mary Simpson (private). It impounds the Main Ditch-os near Valleyview.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Craighead |
| Nearest City | Valleyview |
| River/Stream | Main Ditch-os |
| Coordinates | 35.78333, -90.73333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mary Simpson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00473 |
| Federal ID | AR00473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |