Poinsett Wid Site 5
Poinsett Wid Site 5 is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Poinsett Wid Site 5
The primary purpose of Poinsett Wid Site 5 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-tr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 832 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 271 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 04/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Distress Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.51944, -90.68500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 832 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 646 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Poinsett Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01433 |
| Federal ID | AR01433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |