Argo Reservoir Dam
Argo Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Prairie County, Arkansas, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Argo Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Argo Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by C R Argo (private). It impounds the White River-tr near De Valls Bluff.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 238 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Prairie |
| Nearest City | De Valls Bluff |
| River/Stream | White River-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.79297, -91.47928 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C R Argo |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00709 |
| Federal ID | AR00709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |