Caney Creek Wid Site 7 dam
Caney Creek Wid Site 7
Caney Creek Wid Site 7 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Fitzgerald Crossing, Arkansas. Managed by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans 1654 feet along the Caney Creek. Completed in 1962, it provides a crucial function in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
With a storage capacity of 3819 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 705 acre-feet, Caney Creek Wid Site 7 plays a significant role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in safeguarding the community. The presence of the uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates further enhances its ability to manage water levels during peak discharge events.
Supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Caney Creek Wid Site 7 embodies a collaborative effort to protect the environment and local residents from the impacts of extreme weather events. Its moderate risk assessment rating underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to uphold the dam's functionality and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure serves as a testament to proactive infrastructure planning and the crucial role of sustainable water management in mitigating climate-related risks.
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 Caney Creek Wid Site 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Languille River Near Colt | 427 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 920 cfs | → |
| Cache River Near Cotton Plant | 111 cfs | → |
| White River Near Augusta | 9,590 cfs | → |
| White River At Georgetown | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 454,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caney Creek Wid Site 7.
Fishing spots
Track Caney Creek Wid Site 7 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 Caney Creek Wid Site 7
Where does the data for Caney Creek Wid Site 7 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 Caney Creek Wid Site 7.