Siloam Springs Lake Dam dam
Siloam Springs Lake Dam
Siloam Springs Lake Dam, located in Benton County, Arkansas, was completed in 1952 and serves as a vital structure for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet, creates a serene lake covering 381 acres with a normal storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Situated on Flint Creek, this earth dam is maintained by the local government and is under the jurisdiction of the state, with no federal regulatory involvement.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Siloam Springs Lake Dam is a reliable infrastructure ensuring the safety and enjoyment of visitors engaging in water-based activities. Despite not having undergone recent inspections or having an Emergency Action Plan in place, the dam continues to offer a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the beauty of the surrounding nature. As a significant asset to the community, efforts are being made to ensure the continued maintenance and safety of the dam for future generations to enjoy.
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 Siloam Springs Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Cr Nr W Siloam Sprgs Ok | 12 cfs | → |
| Sager Creek Near West Siloam Springs | 13 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Hwy. 16 Near Siloam Springs Ar | 417 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek At Springtown | 12 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Watts | 532 cfs | → |
| Illinois River South Of Siloam Springs | 206 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Siloam Springs Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cripps Road Benton County
- Lake Dam Cove Elm Springs
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- Eddleston Drive 9, Bella Vista
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
- Tunnel Vision Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Natural Falls State Park
- Lake Wedington Recreation Area
- Lake Wedington Rec. Area
- Vacation Rentals
- Lanagan Access City Park
- Adair State Park
Fishing spots
Track Siloam Springs Lake 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 Siloam Springs Lake Dam
Where does the data for Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs Lake Dam.