Lake Ferguson Dam dam
Lake Ferguson Dam
Lake Ferguson Dam in Leslie, Arkansas, serves as a recreational haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Completed in 1968, this privately owned earth dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated on Kimbrell Creek, the dam offers a tranquil escape for visitors seeking outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching.
Managed by private owners, Lake Ferguson Dam has a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. Despite its lack of regulatory oversight, the dam continues to provide essential recreational opportunities for the local community and tourists alike. With its picturesque surroundings and ample water storage capacity, the dam remains a popular destination for those looking to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of Searcy County, Arkansas.
While lacking in specific risk management measures and emergency preparedness guidelines, Lake Ferguson Dam remains a cherished landmark in the area. The dam's historical significance and role in providing recreational opportunities underscore the importance of maintaining and preserving such water resources for future generations to enjoy. As climate and water resource enthusiasts continue to appreciate the beauty and functionality of Lake Ferguson Dam, efforts to ensure its safety and longevity will be paramount in sustaining its value to the community.
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 Ferguson Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Near Silver Hill | 18 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near St. Joe | 379 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Harriet | 510 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Witts Spring | 96 cfs | → |
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 31 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley | 69 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Ferguson Dam.
Boat launches
- Big Spring Parkway Cotter
- Shipps Ferry Road Baxter County
- Ar 5 Stone County
- Mcphearson Terrace Baxter County
- Riverview Trail 1198, Norfork
- Fishermans Street 297, Norfork
Campgrounds
- Tyler Bend Walk-In Tent Sites
- Tyler Bend Drive-In Campsites
- Tyler Bend - Buffalo National River
- Tyler Bend Group Campsites
- South Maumee
- Buffalo Point Group Campground
Track Lake Ferguson 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 Ferguson Dam
Where does the data for Lake Ferguson 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 Significant 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 Ferguson Dam.