Lake Wedington dam
Lake Wedington
Lake Wedington, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a stunning water resource managed by the USDA Forest Service for fish and wildlife conservation and recreational activities. Built in 1935, this Earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet and spans 980 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 1,260 acre-feet. The lake covers 90 acres with a drainage area of 4 square miles, fed by Chambers Springs and capable of reaching a maximum discharge of 322 cubic feet per second.
With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Lake Wedington offers a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. The uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates contribute to the natural beauty and simplicity of this reservoir, perfect for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and bird-watching. While the dam's condition is not rated, regular inspections ensure its safety and integrity for visitors to enjoy the pristine surroundings and diverse wildlife that call Lake Wedington home.
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 Wedington -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River At Savoy | 67 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Hwy. 16 Near Siloam Springs Ar | 364 cfs | → |
| Illinois River South Of Siloam Springs | 206 cfs | → |
| Osage Creek Near Elm Springs | 154 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Watts | 449 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek At Springtown | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Wedington.
Boat launches
- Lake Dam Cove Elm Springs
- Cripps Road Benton County
- Lake Sequoyah Drive Fayetteville
- Lake Atalanta Loop 140, Rogers
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- Tunnel Vision Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Lake Wedington Recreation Area
- Lake Wedington Rec. Area
- Natural Falls State Park
- Devils Den State Park
- Adair State Park
- Prairie Creek - Beaver Lake
Fishing spots
Track Lake Wedington 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 Wedington
Where does the data for Lake Wedington 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 Wedington.