Harris Brake Auxilary Dam
Harris Brake Auxilary Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Harris Brake Auxilary Dam
The primary purpose of Harris Brake Auxilary Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Coffee Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,596 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,240 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,576 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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.
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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Coffee Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.98833, -92.76306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,596 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,267 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01191 |
| Federal ID | AR01191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |