Degray Reregulation Dam is a gravity dam located in Clark County, Arkansas, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 52 ft52 ft tall and 1,410 ft long, taller than 93% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Degray Reregulation Dam
The primary purpose of Degray Reregulation Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by USACE - Vicksburg District (federal). It impounds the Caddo near Caddo Valley.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 1,410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 480 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2020.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Caddo Valley |
| River/Stream | Caddo |
| Coordinates | 34.17749, -93.10006 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 480 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | USACE - Vicksburg District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00153 |
| Federal ID | AR00153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |