Otis Pond Dam
Otis Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Arkansas County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Otis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Otis Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Otis Holbert (private). It impounds the Big Creek-os near Weber.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Arkansas |
| Nearest City | Weber |
| River/Stream | Big Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 34.30833, -91.20833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Otis Holbert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01045 |
| Federal ID | AR01045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |