Narrow Creek

Narrow Creek is a concrete dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Narrow Creek

The primary purpose of Narrow Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Narrows Creek near Williams Junction.

The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2017.

At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPerry
Nearest CityWilliams Junction
River/StreamNarrows Creek
Coordinates34.87110, -92.82120

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage261 acre-ft
Max Storage261 acre-ft
Normal Storage261 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/06/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR00840
Federal IDAR00840
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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