Keathley Pond Dam
Keathley Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Prairie County, Arkansas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Keathley Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Keathley Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by P Keathley (private). It impounds the Hughes Slough near Des Arc.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Prairie |
| Nearest City | Des Arc |
| River/Stream | Hughes Slough |
| Coordinates | 35.08667, -91.53556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,222 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | P Keathley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00691 |
| Federal ID | AR00691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |