Caney Creek Wid Site 2 is an earth dam located in Cross County, Arkansas, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 1,100 ft long. 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 Caney Creek Wid Site 2
The primary purpose of Caney 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 M G Gardner (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek-os near Wynne.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 820 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cross |
| Nearest City | Wynne |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 35.26556, -90.77333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | M G Gardner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00419 |
| Federal ID | AR00419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |