Clear Lake Dam dam
Clear Lake Dam
Clear Lake Dam, located in Rison, Arkansas, was completed in 1954 and stands at a height of 15 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 210 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the dam is classified as an Earth type structure with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a length of 856 feet.
Situated on Derrieusseaux Creek-TR, Clear Lake Dam is owned and operated by a private entity and is not regulated by the state. The dam has not been inspected or assessed for its condition, and there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for the site. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam's lack of recent inspections and maintenance raises concerns for potential risks associated with its structural integrity.
In conclusion, Clear Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness for dams, particularly those used for recreational purposes. The dam's location in Grant County, Arkansas, and its historical significance as a recreational site underscore the need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment and community.
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 Clear Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 22 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 218 cfs | → |
| Saline River At Benton | 111 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At 36th Street At Little Rock | 16 cfs | → |
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 49 cfs | → |
| Moro Creek Near Fordyce | 1,580 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clear Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Bluff Arsenal Jefferson County
- Tar Camp Creek Road Jefferson County
- Beachfront Drive Pine Bluff
- Island Harbor Marina Road 1772, Pine Bluff
- Saint Marie Park Road Pine Bluff
- Pulaski County
Campgrounds
- Pine Bluff Aresenal Military
- Tar Camp
- Saracen Trace Rv Park
- Trulock - Arkansas River
- Willow Beach
- Rising Star
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
Track Clear 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 Clear Lake Dam
Where does the data for Clear 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 Clear Lake Dam.