Poinsett Wid Site 119
Poinsett Wid Site 119 is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Poinsett Wid Site 119
The primary purpose of Poinsett Wid Site 119 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 Ganaway Creek Branch near Greenfield.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 | Greenfield |
| River/Stream | Ganaway Creek Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.68778, -90.67222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 448 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 | AR01458 |
| Federal ID | AR01458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |