Poinsett Wid Site 8
Poinsett Wid Site 8 is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Poinsett Wid Site 8
The primary purpose of Poinsett Wid Site 8 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 Holly Springs Branch near Harrisburg.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,090 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 475 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 | Harrisburg |
| River/Stream | Holly Springs Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.60000, -90.65972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,160 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 | AR01455 |
| Federal ID | AR01455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |