Norton Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 313 ft long. 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 Norton Dam
The primary purpose of Norton Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by US Fish and Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Overflow Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 313 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 108 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 31,014 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| River/Stream | Overflow Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23000, -91.56000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 313 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31,014 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31,014 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,428 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01574 |
| Federal ID | AR01574 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |