Schoonover Lake Dam dam
Schoonover Lake Dam
Schoonover Lake Dam, located in Yell, Arkansas, along the Petit Jean River, serves primarily for irrigation and recreation purposes. Built in 1950, this earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, with a length of 305 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 33 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 58 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned, Schoonover Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Arkansas and is not regulated by any state agency. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam currently does not have an emergency action plan prepared. The dam's proximity to the Petit Jean River-OS and its importance for irrigation highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource in Arkansas.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Schoonover Lake Dam is crucial for managing water availability and ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. By staying informed about the state of these structures and advocating for proper maintenance and regulation, we can contribute to the long-term sustainability of water resources in Arkansas and beyond.
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 Schoonover Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 331 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 802 cfs | → |
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 14 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 519 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schoonover Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
- Piney Bay Campground Johnson County
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- County Road 539 Yell County
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
Track Schoonover 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 Schoonover Lake Dam
Where does the data for Schoonover 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 Schoonover Lake Dam.