Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 is an earth dam located in Logan County, Arkansas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05
The primary purpose of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 05 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 Sixmile Creek Watershed Improvement District (private). It impounds the Little Caney Creek near Caulksville.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 614 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 780 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 06/25/2025.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Caulksville |
| River/Stream | Little Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23000, -93.91333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 614 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,563 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sixmile Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00885 |
| Federal ID | AR00885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |