Clements Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clements Pond Dam, located in Cleveland, Arkansas, was completed in 1966 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam is an earth structure with a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 14 feet. It spans 1300 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet. The dam sits on the Grisly Creek-OS waterway and is managed by a private owner.
Despite its low hazard potential, Clements Pond Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The risk management measures and inundation maps have also not been prepared. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency and is not subject to regular inspections or permitting.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Clements Pond Dam an interesting case study for its recreational purpose, earth dam structure, and risk assessment. The dam's location in a rural area and its lack of state regulation highlight the importance of proper management and maintenance of dams to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
River Or Stream |
GRISLY CREEK-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.16 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Moro Creek Near Fordyce
|
1580cfs |
Saline River Near Sheridan
|
2080cfs |
Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan
|
33cfs |
Saline River Near Rye
|
433cfs |
Ouachita River At Camden
|
5040cfs |
Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge
|
149cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Clements Pond Dam