Swiss Family Vineyards Dam dam
Swiss Family Vineyards Dam
The Swiss Family Vineyards Dam, located in Hartman, Arkansas, was completed in 1963 for the primary purpose of irrigation, with additional recreational benefits. This private earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a length of 580 feet, providing a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet in the Horsehead Creek-Os river system. Despite its low hazard potential and not being state-regulated or inspected, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.
Owned and operated by a private entity, the Swiss Family Vineyards Dam has not undergone any recent inspections or condition assessments. With a normal storage capacity of 224 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 450 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural irrigation in the region. Although not under federal jurisdiction, the dam's construction and design have met the needs of the community for over half a century, showcasing the importance of sustainable water management in a changing climate.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Swiss Family Vineyards Dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure for irrigation and recreation purposes. With a relatively low hazard potential and no state regulatory oversight, the dam provides a critical source of water for the Franklin County area. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, it is essential to recognize the role that dams like Swiss Family Vineyards play in supporting local communities and ensuring the efficient use of water resources in the face of a changing climate.
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 Swiss Family Vineyards Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 408 cfs | → |
| Jack Creek Near Winfrey | 1 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 79 cfs | → |
| Frog Bayou At Winfrey | 12 cfs | → |
| Jones Creek At Winfrey | 13 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 314 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swiss Family Vineyards Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Aux Arcade Park Road Ozark
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
- Spadra Park Boat Ramp
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- Piney Bay Campground Johnson County
- County Road 539 Yell County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Citadel Bluff
- Aux Arc
- Dogwood Drive - Lake Eufaula State Park
- Horsehead Lake
- Horsehead Lake Recreation Area
- Cane Creek - Lake Dardanelle
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Swiss Family Vineyards Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Swiss Family Vineyards Dam
Where does the data for Swiss Family Vineyards 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 Swiss Family Vineyards Dam.