Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 4
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 4 is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 4
The primary purpose of Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 4 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Des Arc Bayou Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Jaybird Hollow.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 905 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 856 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2016.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Jaybird Hollow |
| Coordinates | 35.22278, -91.81861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 905 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 856 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 856 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,213 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Des Arc Bayou Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01413 |
| Federal ID | AR01413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |