Flat Creek Wid Site 2 is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 1,225 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 Flat Creek Wid Site 2
The primary purpose of Flat Creek Wid Site 2 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 Flat Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Flat Creek-tr near Denton.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Denton |
| River/Stream | Flat Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.08500, -91.22417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,694 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Flat Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00377 |
| Federal ID | AR00377 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |