Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 2
Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 2 is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 2
The primary purpose of Des Arc Bayou Wid Site 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Des Arc Bayou Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Sutton Creek near Harmony.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 1,855 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Nearest City | Harmony |
| River/Stream | Sutton Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.24222, -91.93833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,855 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 994 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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 | AR01441 |
| Federal ID | AR01441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |