Bailey Branch Site 1
Bailey Branch Site 1 is an earth dam located in Yell County, Arkansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bailey Branch Site 1
The primary purpose of Bailey Branch Site 1 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 Yell County Soil And Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Bailey Branch near Danville.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 867 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Yell |
| Nearest City | Danville |
| River/Stream | Bailey Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.03806, -93.44861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 498 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,015 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Yell County Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00766 |
| Federal ID | AR00766 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |