W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 19
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 19 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 19
The primary purpose of W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 19 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 Isabell Creek near Morrilton.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,420 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Morrilton |
| River/Stream | Isabell Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37056, -93.96667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,935 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Point Remove Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00344 |
| Federal ID | AR00344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |