Bayou Bartholomew

Watershed Hydrology

The Bayou Bartholomew Watershed covers an area of 1,683 square miles, and is located in Arkansas and Louisiana. The hydrology of the area is dominated by the Bayou Bartholomew, which is the longest bayou in the world, stretching over 364 miles. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Interestingly, the Bayou Bartholomew is known for its slow-moving waters, and is considered one of the most diverse aquatic ecosystems in the region. The watershed is also home to several large reservoirs, including the lower White Oak Lake and the upper Felsenthal Reservoir. These reservoirs are used for flood control, water supply, and recreational activities. Due to its location in the southern United States, the Bayou Bartholomew Watershed typically does not experience significant snowpack. Instead, it is largely influenced by precipitation from thunderstorms and tropical systems. In recent years, the area has experienced periods of drought, which has led to lower water levels in the bayou and reservoirs. Overall, the Bayou Bartholomew Watershed is an important ecological and cultural resource for the region.


Surface Flows

Bayou Bartholomew Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Bayou Bartholomew Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Bayou Bartholomew Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Bayou Bartholomew Watershed

Bayou Bartholomew Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed