South Pond Dam
South Pond Dam is a rockfill dam located in Calhoun County, Arkansas, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Pond Dam
The primary purpose of South 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 Cordell Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 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 | Cordell Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.66500, -92.52000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,140 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 | AR00962 |
| Federal ID | AR00962 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |