Huckleberry Creek Dam
Huckleberry Creek Dam is a rockfill dam located in Pope County, Arkansas, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Huckleberry Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Huckleberry Creek 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 City Corporation Russellville Water And Sewer (local government). It impounds the Huckleberry Creek.
The dam stands 110 feet tall and stretches 4,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 509 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23,342 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2024.
At 110 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| River/Stream | Huckleberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37222, -93.19028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 110 ft |
| Dam Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,812 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 509 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46,590 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City Corporation Russellville Water and Sewer |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01522 |
| Federal ID | AR01522 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |