MUD Creek Wid Site 1 is an earth dam located in Independence County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 2,262 ft long, taller than 78% 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 MUD Creek Wid Site 1
The primary purpose of MUD Creek Wid Site 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by MUD Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Thompson Creek near Newark.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 2,262 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,931 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/31/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Nearest City | Newark |
| River/Stream | Thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.70694, -91.45556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,262 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,931 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,931 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,479 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MUD Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00367 |
| Federal ID | AR00367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |