Middle Pond Dam
Middle Pond Dam is a rockfill dam located in Calhoun County, Arkansas, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Middle Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Middle Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by International Paper Company (private). It impounds the Caney Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 2,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1943, 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 | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.66667, -92.54000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | International Paper Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00961 |
| Federal ID | AR00961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |