Meriwether Pond Dam
Meriwether Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Arkansas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meriwether Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Meriwether Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wayne Norton (private). It impounds the Big Branch near Stamps.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lafayette |
| Nearest City | Stamps |
| River/Stream | Big Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.39000, -93.56333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 339 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wayne Norton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00863 |
| Federal ID | AR00863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |