Poteau River Wid Site 17
Poteau River Wid Site 17 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Arkansas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Poteau River Wid Site 17
The primary purpose of Poteau River Wid Site 17 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Poteau River Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Piney Creek near Winfield.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 766 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,499 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2024.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Winfield |
| River/Stream | Piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.86417, -94.18278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 766 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,499 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,499 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,443 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Poteau River Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00842 |
| Federal ID | AR00842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |