Sw Ark W D Holding Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Little River County, Arkansas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 1,996 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 Sw Ark W D Holding Basin Dam
The primary purpose of Sw Ark W D Holding Basin Dam 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 Sw Arkansas Water District (private). It impounds the Hudson Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,996 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Little River |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Hudson Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.64333, -94.09778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,996 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Sw Arkansas Water District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01188 |
| Federal ID | AR01188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |