Lake Yarbrough Dam dam
Lake Yarbrough Dam
Lake Yarbrough Dam, located in Mars Hill, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1957 primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and has a structural height of 25 feet, with a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a specified hazard potential, it is classified as low risk and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
The dam, situated on Galla Creek offstream, serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, providing irrigation for agricultural purposes and recreational opportunities for the local community. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state and does not fall under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, or enforcement. With its historical significance dating back to the late 1950s, Lake Yarbrough Dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Pope County, Arkansas.
With its modest structure and low-risk classification, Lake Yarbrough Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates continue to monitor and assess the impact of dams on the environment, Lake Yarbrough Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water utilization for irrigation and recreation and the need for responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
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 Yarbrough Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Yarbrough Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
- Piney Bay Campground Johnson County
- Spadra Park Boat Ramp
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
Campgrounds
- Riverview - Lake Dardanelle
- Lake Dardanelle State Park
- Petit Jean State Park
- Mount Nebo State Park
- Bayou Bluff Point Of Interest
- Bayou Bluff
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track Lake Yarbrough Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Yarbrough Dam
Where does the data for Lake Yarbrough 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 Yarbrough Dam.