Lake Bennett Dam dam
Lake Bennett Dam
Lake Bennett Dam, located in Faulkner, Arkansas, is a rockfill dam that was completed in 1940 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a height of 41 feet and a capacity of 486 acre-feet, this dam on the Black Fork Creek plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam also serves secondary purposes such as creating a fish and wildlife pond and providing recreational opportunities.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Lake Bennett Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being categorized as low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, the dam continues to play a vital role in water management in the area. Its location in Centerville, along with its 33-acre surface area and drainage area of 3.3 square miles, showcases its importance in the local ecosystem.
With a history dating back to the mid-20th century, Lake Bennett Dam remains a significant infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in Arkansas. Its proximity to Little Rock District and the guidance of State jurisdiction ensure that the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. As a hub for various activities including fishing, wildlife observation, and recreation, the dam stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Lake Bennett Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 50 cfs | → |
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 17 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley | 52 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
| Little Red River Near Dewey | 278 cfs | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Bennett Dam.
Boat launches
- Tice Road 199, Cleburne County
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- Cleburne County
- Sandy Beach Trail Cleburne County
- Anderson Circle Heber Springs
Campgrounds
- Woolly Hollow State Park
- Guss Blass Scout Reservation
- Toad Suck Ferry
- Toad Suck Ferry Campground
- Little Rock Afb Military
- Point Remove Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- 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
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
Track Lake Bennett Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Bennett Dam
Where does the data for Lake Bennett 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 Lake Bennett Dam.