Moss Creek
Moss Creek is an earth dam located in Yell County, Arkansas, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moss Creek
The primary purpose of Moss Creek is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Moss Creek near Danville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/14/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Yell |
| Nearest City | Danville |
| River/Stream | Moss Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03070, -93.54480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01624 |
| Federal ID | AR01624 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |