Poinsett Wid Site 117
Poinsett Wid Site 117 is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Poinsett Wid Site 117
The primary purpose of Poinsett Wid Site 117 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 Barker Creek near Greenfield.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 899 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Nearest City | Greenfield |
| River/Stream | Barker Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.66278, -90.66389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 899 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Poinsett Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01457 |
| Federal ID | AR01457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |