Surge Pond Dam
Surge Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Surge Pond Dam
Surge Pond Dam is a dam in Saline, Arkansas. The dam is owned by Reynolds Metals (private). It impounds the Cold Spring Branch near Goodman.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Goodman |
| River/Stream | Cold Spring Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.57667, -92.47667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 225 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Reynolds Metals |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00019 |
| Federal ID | AR00019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |