Poteau River Wid Site 18
Poteau River Wid Site 18 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Arkansas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Poteau River Wid Site 18
The primary purpose of Poteau River Wid Site 18 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Poteau River Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Barns Hollow Creek near Winfield.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,986 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2024.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Winfield |
| River/Stream | Barns Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.83444, -94.13361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,986 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,986 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,516 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Poteau River Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01215 |
| Federal ID | AR01215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |