Simon's Dam
Simon's Dam is an earth dam located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Simon's Dam
The primary purpose of Simon's Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steve Simon (private). It impounds the Little Cypress Ck-tr near Saltillo.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 | Faulkner |
| Nearest City | Saltillo |
| River/Stream | Little Cypress Ck-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.02000, -92.29250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,669 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Steve Simon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01484 |
| Federal ID | AR01484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |