Poinsett Wid Site 2
Poinsett Wid Site 2 is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Poinsett Wid Site 2
The primary purpose of Poinsett Wid Site 2 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 Poinsett Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Distress Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 427 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2024.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Distress Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.48972, -90.68472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 427 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 427 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 672 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Poinsett Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01278 |
| Federal ID | AR01278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |