Brigance Lake Dam dam
Brigance Lake Dam
Brigance Lake Dam, located in Pollard, Arkansas, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth-type dam stands at 25 feet tall with a length of 150 feet, completed in 1970. The dam has a storage capacity of 725 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 23 acres for recreational activities. Situated on the Housman Creek Tributary, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Brigance Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Clay County area. The dam's design and construction have stood the test of time, with no reported modifications since its completion. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unavailable, highlighting the need for further evaluation to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding community in case of any unforeseen events.
As a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, Brigance Lake Dam serves as a hub for outdoor activities and nature appreciation in the region. With a focus on recreation and leisure, the dam offers a serene environment for visitors to enjoy water-based activities and wildlife viewing. Continued monitoring and maintenance of this structure by state regulatory agencies are essential to uphold its integrity and ensure the preservation of the surrounding natural environment for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
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 Brigance Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Corning | 618 cfs | → |
| Little Black River Below Fairdealing | 75 cfs | → |
| Black River At Poplar Bluff | 669 cfs | → |
| Current River At Doniphan | 1,870 cfs | → |
| St. Francis River At Wappapello | 279 cfs | → |
| Black River At Pocahontas | 2,890 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brigance Lake Dam.
Fishing spots
- Lake Ashbaugh
- Beaver Lake Recreation Area
- Crowley's Ridge State Park
- Lake Frierson
- Eleven Point River
- Craighead Forest Lake
Track Brigance Lake Dam 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 Brigance Lake Dam
Where does the data for Brigance 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 Brigance Lake Dam.