Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 is an earth dam located in Logan County, Arkansas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09
The primary purpose of Sixmile Creek Wid Site 09 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 Sixmile Creek near Chismville.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 2,475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 06/17/2025.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Chismville |
| River/Stream | Little Sixmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.19500, -93.95500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,125 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sixmile Creek Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00890 |
| Federal ID | AR00890 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |