Sixmile Creek Wid Site 06
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 06 is an earth dam located in Logan County, Arkansas, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sixmile Creek Wid Site 06
The primary purpose of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 06 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 Sixmile Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Sixmile Creek near Caulksville.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 2,412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,958 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 06/17/2025.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Caulksville |
| River/Stream | Sixmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21167, -93.87500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,412 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,958 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,958 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sixmile Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00884 |
| Federal ID | AR00884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |