Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Arkansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13
The primary purpose of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 13 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 Sixmile Creek Watershed Improvement District (private). It impounds the Pony Creek near Caulksville.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,007 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 06/17/2025.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Caulksville |
| River/Stream | Pony Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28167, -93.93833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,007 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,007 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,560 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sixmile Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00416 |
| Federal ID | AR00416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |