Blacks Lake Dam dam
Blacks Lake Dam
Blacks Lake Dam, located in Faulkner, Arkansas, is a private structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Constructed in 1952 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, with a length of 250 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 63 acre-feet, serving as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment.
Situated on the LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK-OS, the dam is owned by a private entity and is not regulated by the state agencies. With no inspection or enforcement history available, the dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated". Although lacking in certain regulatory measures, the structure still serves as a recreational spot in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-related enjoyment. Given its age and lack of recent assessments, it may be necessary to conduct further evaluations to ensure the safety and longevity of Blacks Lake Dam for the future.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3), emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures and emergency preparedness. With limited information on emergency action plans and contact updates, there is room for improvement in ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding community in the event of a potential dam failure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and maintain dams like Blacks Lake Dam to safeguard both the environment and the local population from any potential risks associated with the structure.
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 Blacks Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 40 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At 36th Street At Little Rock | 16 cfs | → |
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 0 cfs | → |
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blacks Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- Maumelle Park Road Pulaski County
- Cook's Landing Road North Little Rock
- Arkansas River Trail North Little Rock
- Main Current Mtb Trail Little Rock
- North Little Rock
Campgrounds
- Little Rock Afb Military
- Toad Suck Ferry
- Toad Suck Ferry Campground
- Camp Robinson Rv Military
- Woolly Hollow State Park
- Maumelle
Fishing spots
- Bailey Lake
- Craig D Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
- Lake Valencia
- Cadron Creek
- Lake Cherrywood
- Lake Bennett
Paddle runs
- 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, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track Blacks Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Blacks Lake Dam
Where does the data for Blacks 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 Blacks Lake Dam.