Sixmile Creek Wid Site 08 is an earth dam located in Logan County, Arkansas, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 203 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sixmile Creek Wid Site 08
The primary purpose of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 08 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 Logan County Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Little Creek near Ratcliff.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 203 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,290 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Ratcliff |
| River/Stream | Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.30306, -93.90833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 203 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,601 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Logan County Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00875 |
| Federal ID | AR00875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |