J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49
J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 is an earth dam located in Union County, Arkansas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49
The primary purpose of J S New's Dam/ Arnoname 49 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C O New (private). It impounds the Ash Branch near Three Creeks.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 487 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 231 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Three Creeks |
| River/Stream | Ash Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.09667, -92.85500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 487 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,090 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C O New |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00595 |
| Federal ID | AR00595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |