Mill Pond Dam dam
Mill Pond Dam
Mill Pond Dam, located in Ashley County, Arkansas, was completed in 1964 and stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 3,270 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 1,850 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including flood control and water storage for the surrounding area. The dam spans 2,566 feet in length and has a surface area of 265 acres, impacting the drainage area of 5.4 square miles.
Although Mill Pond Dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, its low hazard potential is monitored through periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in August 1999. While the dam's condition is currently unrated, it has not undergone any modifications or risk assessments in recent years. Despite the lack of state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, the dam's design and engineering have ensured its stability and safety for the surrounding community. For enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate impact, Mill Pond Dam represents a unique case study of a privately owned earth dam contributing to local water storage and flood control efforts in Arkansas.
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 Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman | 0 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones | 31 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Portland | 29 cfs | → |
| Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie | 42 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Rye | 310 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Union County
- New Lock 6 Road Felsenthal
- Old Lock 6 Road Union County
- Finch Lake Road Union Parish
- Hooker Hole Road Union Parish
- Barrett Boat Dock Road Ouachita Parish
Campgrounds
- Crossett Rv Park
- Grand Marais County Park
- Chemin - A - Haut State Park
- Moro Bay State Park
- Old Lock And Dam 8
Fishing spots
Track Mill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mill Pond 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 Mill Pond Dam.