Bear Creek is an earth dam located in Lee County, Arkansas, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 1,200 ft long, taller than 88% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bear Creek
The primary purpose of Bear Creek 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Bear Creek near Helena, Ar.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 520 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Helena, Ar |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.70611, -90.69583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 520 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00969 |
| Federal ID | AR00969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |