Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond is an earth dam located in Benton County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 1,550 ft long. 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 Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond
Centerton Hatchery Upper Pond is a dam in Benton, Arkansas. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (private). It impounds the None.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Benton |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 36.35000, -94.29500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01103 |
| Federal ID | AR01103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |