Barr Lake Dam dam
Barr Lake Dam
Barr Lake Dam, located in Glen Rose, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a length of 260 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and normal storage of 32 acre-feet, serving as a crucial resource for water management in the region.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Barr Lake Dam has not been fully rated for its condition and emergency preparedness. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 1035 cubic feet per second. While the structure has not been inspected recently and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it remains a key component in the local water infrastructure for fire protection and livestock maintenance. With its strategic location on Ten Mile Creek in Saline County, Barr Lake Dam represents a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management of small-scale water bodies in Arkansas.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Barr Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River At Benton | 128 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Remmel Dam Above Jones Mill | 282 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | 0 cfs | → |
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 1 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At 36th Street At Little Rock | 16 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barr Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Rivercrest Circle 18, Benton
- West Colonel Glenn Road Saline County
- Forest Road Garland County
- Stewart Circle 126, Garland County
- Us 67 Midway
- Blakely Dam Road Garland County
Campgrounds
- Lake Catherine State Park
- Gulpha Gorge Campground
- Gulpha Gorge - Hot Springs National Park
- Cedar Glades Park
- Lake Ouachita State Park
- Stephens - Lake Ouachita
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
Track Barr Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Barr Lake Dam
Where does the data for Barr Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Barr Lake Dam.