Darby
Darby is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Darby
The primary purpose of Darby is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Charleston;fort Chaffee (federal). It impounds the Tr Prairie Creek near Charleston.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Charleston |
| River/Stream | Tr Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26833, -94.02833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 516 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,125 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CHARLESTON;Fort Chaffee |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00417 |
| Federal ID | AR00417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |