W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 10
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 10 is an earth dam located in Pope County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 10
The primary purpose of W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 10 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 Hackers Creek near Morrilton.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 1,715 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,010 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 07/26/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Morrilton |
| River/Stream | Hackers Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.40611, -92.94056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,715 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,010 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,010 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,315 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 | 07/26/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00340 |
| Federal ID | AR00340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |