Swearinger Lake Dam dam
Swearinger Lake Dam
Swearinger Lake Dam, located in Natural Dam, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1956, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 350 feet, creating a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The dam sits on the Farm Branch river and covers a surface area of 3.1 acres with a drainage area of 0.75 square miles.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Swearinger Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection date was in October 1997, indicating a need for updated evaluations to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam. With no state regulatory oversight, it is essential for the private owner to implement proper risk management measures and emergency action plans to address any potential issues that may arise.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Swearinger Lake Dam will find its historical significance in providing recreational opportunities in the Crawford County area. As a privately owned structure with limited oversight, the dam's maintenance and safety practices are crucial for ensuring the protection of surrounding communities and the environment. Continued monitoring and assessment of the dam's condition will be essential in preserving its role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
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 Swearinger Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Creek Near Short | 78 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 73 cfs | → |
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 8 cfs | → |
| Frog Bayou At Winfrey | 4 cfs | → |
| Jack Creek Near Winfrey | 0 cfs | → |
| Jones Creek At Winfrey | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swearinger Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
- Old Harbor Road 10766, Fort Smith
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
- Ok 9a Arkoma
- Fort Coffee
Campgrounds
- Lake Ft. Smith State Park
- Devils Den State Park
- Fort Smith Alma Rv Park
- Lee Creek Public Use Area
- Vine Prairie
- Adair State Park
Fishing spots
Track Swearinger 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 Swearinger Lake Dam
Where does the data for Swearinger 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 Swearinger Lake Dam.