Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25 dam
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25, located in Gray Rock, Arkansas, is a private Earth dam constructed in 1956 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Hurricane Creek-TR. Designed by USDA NRCS, this structure stands at a hydraulic height of 23 feet and has a length of 1675 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 534 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has been assessed as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25 has not been subject to state regulation or inspection, highlighting the responsibility of the private owner in maintaining its condition. While the dam's condition is currently unrated, its risk assessment suggests a moderate level of concern, warranting the development of emergency action plans to mitigate potential hazards. With Congressman Bruce Westerman representing the area, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts are encouraged to stay informed about the ongoing management and maintenance of this important flood risk reduction infrastructure in Franklin County, Arkansas.
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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 22 cfs | → |
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 191 cfs | → |
| Jack Creek Near Winfrey | 0 cfs | → |
| Frog Bayou At Winfrey | 4 cfs | → |
| Jones Creek At Winfrey | 6 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25.
Boat launches
- Aux Arcade Park Road Ozark
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- Logan County
- County Road 539 Yell County
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
Campgrounds
- Dogwood Drive - Lake Eufaula State Park
- Aux Arc
- Citadel Bluff
- Charleston Lake
- River Ridge - Ozark Lake
- Vine Prairie
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- The State Line To The Mouth Of The River Outh Of The River
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
Track Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25
Where does the data for Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 25.