Clearwater Holding Pond
Clearwater Holding Pond is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Arkansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clearwater Holding Pond
Clearwater Holding Pond is a dam in Jefferson, Arkansas. The dam is owned by Entergy (public utility). It impounds the Lipscomb Branch.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,940 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 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/02/2024.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Lipscomb Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.41417, -92.12750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 723 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Entergy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01317 |
| Federal ID | AR01317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |