Powell Reservoir
Powell Reservoir is an earth dam located in St. Francis County, Arkansas, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Powell Reservoir
The primary purpose of Powell Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Horace A Powell (private). It impounds the Second Creek near Palestine, Arkansas.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 11,550 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 650 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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.
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 | St. Francis |
| Nearest City | Palestine, Arkansas |
| River/Stream | Second Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.12428, -90.98150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Horace A Powell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01705 |
| Federal ID | AR01705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |