Cedar Valley, Inc. Dam #1
Cedar Valley, Inc. Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Arkansas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Valley, Inc. Dam #1
The primary purpose of Cedar Valley, Inc. Dam #1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Cedar Valley, Inc. (private). It impounds the Big Creek-tr near Elizabeth.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 08/16/2025.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Elizabeth |
| River/Stream | Big Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.36944, -92.01667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Cedar Valley, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00501 |
| Federal ID | AR00501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |