Little Mulberry Creek Site 1
Little Mulberry Creek Site 1 is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Arkansas, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Mulberry Creek Site 1
The primary purpose of Little Mulberry Creek Site 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Mulberry (local government). It impounds the Rock Creek near Mulberry.
The dam stands 120 feet tall and stretches 1,577 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 134 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/30/2024.
At 120 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Mulberry |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.54333, -94.07583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 120 ft |
| Dam Height | 120 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,577 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,766 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 134 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Mulberry |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01123 |
| Federal ID | AR01123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |