Storm Creek
Storm Creek is an earth dam located in Phillips County, Arkansas, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Storm Creek
The primary purpose of Storm Creek is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Storm Creek near Helena, Ar.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 1,330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 510 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1939, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Nearest City | Helena, Ar |
| River/Stream | Storm Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.58889, -90.60139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 510 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 522 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00971 |
| Federal ID | AR00971 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |