Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 1
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 1 is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 1
The primary purpose of Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Des Arc Bayou Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Hog Thief Creek near Center Hill.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,304 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 933 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/02/2016.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | Center Hill |
| River/Stream | Hog Thief Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29111, -91.90333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,304 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 933 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 933 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 964 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Des Arc Bayou Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01418 |
| Federal ID | AR01418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |