Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Arkansas, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 1,022 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1
The primary purpose of Muddy Fork Swcd Site 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Kinion Creek near Savoy.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,022 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,397 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/08/2020.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Savoy |
| River/Stream | Kinion Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.05194, -94.38000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,022 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,397 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,397 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,346 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00286 |
| Federal ID | AR00286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |