Bee Bee Lake Dam dam
Bee Bee Lake Dam
Bee Bee Lake Dam, also known as Smith Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Nevada, Arkansas. Constructed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and water supply. With a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet.
Situated on the PINE CREEK-TR stream, Bee Bee Lake Dam covers a surface area of 12.8 acres and has a drainage area of 0.7 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it has not been inspected for some time. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 2115 cubic feet per second in case of emergencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Bee Bee Lake Dam will find it intriguing for its historical significance, recreational value, and water supply function. The dam's location in a serene natural setting and its role in regulating water flow in the area make it a noteworthy site for exploration and observation. As efforts to ensure the safety and maintenance of the dam continue, its significance in the local ecosystem and community remains vital for water management practices and environmental conservation in the region.
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 Bee Bee Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine River At Antoine | 33 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 41 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bee Bee Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Allen's Ferry Road 401, Hempstead County
- Saratoga Boat Ramp
- Westview Road Hempstead County
- Okay Landing Howard County
- Hempstead County
- Beard Lake Hempstead County
Campgrounds
- Fair City Rv Park
- White Oak Lake State Park
- Crater Of Diamonds State Park
- Hervey Access Camping
- Allens Ferry At Little River
- Nashville City Park
Track Bee Bee Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bee Bee Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bee Bee 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 Bee Bee Lake Dam.