Hopper Pond Dam
Hopper Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Drew County, Arkansas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hopper Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hopper Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Freeman Hopper (private). It impounds the Hundley Creek-tr.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Drew |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Hundley Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.71667, -91.90000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,006 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Freeman Hopper |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01300 |
| Federal ID | AR01300 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |