Grazevich Lake Dam dam
Grazevich Lake Dam
Grazevich Lake Dam, located in Clay County, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1960 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 18 feet with a length of 200 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 275 acre-feet and is situated on the Big Creek-TR river stream. Despite its age, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and its condition is currently rated as "Not Rated".
The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, and there have been no recent inspections or assessments conducted on its structural integrity. With no emergency action plan in place and limited information on its risk assessment and management measures, there are potential concerns regarding the safety and maintenance of Grazevich Lake Dam. However, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for the local community, showcasing the importance of balancing water resource management with environmental and public safety considerations.
As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, the case of Grazevich Lake Dam presents an intriguing study on the intersection of infrastructure development, recreational use, and potential safety concerns. This dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in managing aging dams and the importance of regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Grazevich Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Corning | 662 cfs | → |
| Little Black River Below Fairdealing | 78 cfs | → |
| Current River At Doniphan | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Black River At Poplar Bluff | 672 cfs | → |
| Black River At Pocahontas | 3,020 cfs | → |
| Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs | 599 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grazevich Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lake Ashbaugh
- Crowley's Ridge State Park
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Frierson
- Eleven Point River
- Craighead Forest Lake
Track Grazevich Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Grazevich Lake Dam
Where does the data for Grazevich Lake 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 Grazevich Lake Dam.