W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16 is an earth dam located in Logan County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16
The primary purpose of W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16 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 Point Remove Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Devils Creek near Morrilton.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Morrilton |
| River/Stream | Devils Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.30250, -93.85583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,289 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Point Remove Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00337 |
| Federal ID | AR00337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |