Upper Petit Jean Wid Site 4 is an earth dam located in Scott County, Arkansas, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 2,965 ft long, taller than 90% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Upper Petit Jean Wid Site 4
The primary purpose of Upper Petit Jean 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 Upper Petit Jean / Logan County Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Brushy Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 2,965 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,880 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 12/28/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Scott |
| River/Stream | Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.01722, -94.12583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,965 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,460 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Upper Petit Jean / Logan County Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01512 |
| Federal ID | AR01512 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |