Narrow Creek is a concrete dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 100 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Narrow Creek
The primary purpose of Narrow Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Narrows Creek near Williams Junction.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2017.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Williams Junction |
| River/Stream | Narrows Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.87110, -92.82120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00840 |
| Federal ID | AR00840 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |