Big Fish Pond Dam dam
Big Fish Pond Dam
Big Fish Pond Dam, located in Perry County, Arkansas, was completed in 1968 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam, owned by a private entity and designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a structural height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 7 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam's maximum storage capacity is 120 acre-feet, serving as a vital water resource in the region.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Big Fish Pond Dam is not currently regulated or inspected by state authorities. The dam is classified as an earth dam type and features an uncontrolled spillway. Although the dam's condition is not rated, it continues to play a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the area. As a key structure along the Clayton Branch-TR river, Big Fish Pond Dam contributes to the overall water infrastructure in Arkansas.
Despite its private ownership and lack of state regulation, Big Fish Pond Dam remains an important component of the local water supply system. While it may not be subject to regular inspections or enforcement measures, its role in water storage and management underscores the significance of maintaining and monitoring such structures in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing water demands. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the engineering and operational aspects of dams like Big Fish Pond Dam is essential in promoting sustainable water practices and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Big Fish Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 106 cfs | → |
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 1 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 67 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 372 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Big Fish Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- Forest Road Garland County
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
- Lena Use Area Cove Garland County
- West Colonel Glenn Road Saline County
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
Campgrounds
- Petit Jean State Park
- Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
- Lake Sylvia
- South Fourche Recreation Area
- River Road
- Quarry Cove
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- 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
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track Big Fish Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Big Fish Pond Dam
Where does the data for Big Fish 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 Big Fish Pond Dam.