W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16 dam
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16
W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Pope County, Arkansas, specifically in the city of Morrilton. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this dam on Devils Creek serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. The dam is an earth type structure with a height of 42 feet and a length of 775 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4232 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding, with a maximum discharge capacity of 5289 cubic feet per second. The dam has not been inspected since December 2015, but it is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlets. The risk assessment for this structure is rated moderate (3), highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the vital role that W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16 plays in protecting the community from flooding in Pope County, Arkansas. With its strategic location on Devils Creek and its significant storage capacity, this earth type dam stands as a critical infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks and safeguard the area. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, maintaining and monitoring this dam will be essential in ensuring the safety and resilience of the local community against potential flood events.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 78 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 79 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 120 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 58 cfs | → |
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 36 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 19 cfs | → |
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About W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16
Where does the data for W Fork Pt Remove Creek Wid Site 16 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 below 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.
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.