Poteau River Wid Site 14
Poteau River Wid Site 14 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Arkansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Poteau River Wid Site 14
The primary purpose of Poteau River Wid Site 14 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 Brushy Hollow near Winfield.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 862 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2024.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Winfield |
| River/Stream | Brushy Hollow |
| Coordinates | 34.85333, -94.23528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 862 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 862 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Poteau River Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00858 |
| Federal ID | AR00858 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |