Robinson Lake Dam dam
Robinson Lake Dam
Robinson Lake Dam, located in Miller County, Arkansas, was completed in 1951 and serves as a recreational resource for the area. The dam, standing at a height of 19 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.5 acres. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, providing opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy water-based activities in the scenic surroundings of McKinney Bayou.
Owned by a private entity, Robinson Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it has not undergone any recent inspections or assessments. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide recreational benefits to the community, offering a serene oasis for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature and engage in leisure activities near the water.
With its earth dam construction and location in the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Robinson Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of preserving water resources for recreational purposes. While it may not be as high-profile as other dams in the region, its significance lies in its contribution to the local community's enjoyment of the outdoors and the conservation of natural habitats along McKinney Bayou.
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 Robinson Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Index | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Red River At Spring Bank | 4,680 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 398 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 925 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robinson Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 59;Us 71 Little River County
- University Avenue 7401, Texarkana
- Allen's Ferry Road 401, Hempstead County
- Little River County
Campgrounds
- Four States Fairgrounds Rv
- Allens Ferry At Little River
- Hervey Access Camping
- Millwood State Park
- River Run West - Millwood Lake
- River Run East - Millwood Lake
Track Robinson Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Robinson Lake Dam
Where does the data for Robinson 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 Robinson Lake Dam.