White River Dam No. 1
White River Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Arkansas County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About White River Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of White River Dam No. 1 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 White River - Tr.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Arkansas |
| River/Stream | White River - Tr |
| Coordinates | 34.31194, -91.12695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 162 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR10020 |
| Federal ID | AR10020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |