Poteau River Wid Site 09
Poteau River Wid Site 09 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Poteau River Wid Site 09
The primary purpose of Poteau River Wid Site 09 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 Poteau River Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Twomile Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,153 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,070 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 12/11/2024.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Twomile Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.93049, -94.32760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,153 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,070 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,070 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,370 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Poteau River Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00848 |
| Federal ID | AR00848 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |