Galla Creek Wid Site 1
Galla Creek Wid Site 1 is an earth dam located in Pope County, Arkansas, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Galla Creek Wid Site 1
The primary purpose of Galla Creek Wid Site 1 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 City Of Atkins (local government). It impounds the Galla Creek-cove Branch near Pottsville.
The dam stands 95 feet tall and stretches 2,645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 220 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2025.
At 95 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Pottsville |
| River/Stream | Galla Creek-cove Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.26224, -93.04860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,228 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Atkins |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01136 |
| Federal ID | AR01136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |