Immanuel Dam
Immanuel Dam is an earth dam located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Immanuel Dam
The primary purpose of Immanuel Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Scott & Kathy Haller (private). It impounds the Messiah Rill near Washburn.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 441 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2017.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Nearest City | Washburn |
| River/Stream | Messiah Rill |
| Coordinates | 35.17306, -94.16361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 441 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Scott & Kathy Haller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00937 |
| Federal ID | AR00937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |