Ouachita Creek Wid Site 3
Ouachita Creek Wid Site 3 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ouachita Creek Wid Site 3
The primary purpose of Ouachita Creek Wid Site 3 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 Ouachita Creek Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Ouachita Creek-tr.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,268 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Ouachita Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.06833, -92.56667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,268 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ouachita Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00828 |
| Federal ID | AR00828 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |