Poinsett Site 127
Poinsett Site 127 is an earth dam located in Craighead County, Arkansas, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Poinsett Site 127
The primary purpose of Poinsett Site 127 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 Poinsett Ws Imp District (local government). It impounds the Tr-main Ditch 1 near Madison.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 | Craighead |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Tr-main Ditch 1 |
| Coordinates | 35.76248, -90.67700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 404 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Poinsett Ws Imp District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01707 |
| Federal ID | AR01707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |