White River L And D No. 1
White River L And D No. 1 is a timber crib dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1904. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About White River L And D No. 1
The primary purpose of White River L And D No. 1 is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by City Of Batesville (local government). It impounds the White River near Batesville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 773 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11,072 square miles. Completed in 1904, the structure is over a century 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 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 11/17/2021.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Nearest City | Batesville |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 35.75696, -91.63760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 773 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11,072 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 62,613 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Batesville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01319 |
| Federal ID | AR01319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |