Poteau River Wid Site 02
Poteau River Wid Site 02 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Poteau River Wid Site 02
The primary purpose of Poteau River Wid Site 02 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 East Fork Poteau River near Waldron.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,486 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2024.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Waldron |
| River/Stream | East Fork Poteau River |
| Coordinates | 34.92444, -93.95083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,486 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,486 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Poteau River Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00850 |
| Federal ID | AR00850 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |