Gurdon Pond 2 Dam
Gurdon Pond 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Arkansas, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Gurdon Pond 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Gurdon Pond 2 Dam 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 International Paper Company (private). It impounds the Caney Creek-tr near Gurdon.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 558 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Gurdon |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.90500, -93.16500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 558 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 558 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | International Paper Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00585 |
| Federal ID | AR00585 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |