Swift-eckrich Dam
Swift-eckrich Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Arkansas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swift-eckrich Dam
The primary purpose of Swift-eckrich 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 Ivan H. Box (private). It impounds the Pearson Branch.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 12/09/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Pearson Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.07611, -93.70056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,854 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ivan H. Box |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01501 |
| Federal ID | AR01501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |