Poinsett Wid Site 10
Poinsett Wid Site 10 is an earth dam located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Poinsett Wid Site 10
The primary purpose of Poinsett Wid Site 10 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 Poinsett Watershed Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Big Creek near Whitaker.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 768 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Nearest City | Whitaker |
| River/Stream | Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.61778, -90.67889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 768 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 768 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,581 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Poinsett Watershed Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01511 |
| Federal ID | AR01511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |