Poinsett Wid Site 11
Poinsett Wid Site 11 is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Poinsett Wid Site 11
The primary purpose of Poinsett Wid Site 11 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Poinsett Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Big Creek - Tr near Greenfield.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Nearest City | Greenfield |
| River/Stream | Big Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 35.62667, -90.67556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,035 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Poinsett Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01425 |
| Federal ID | AR01425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |