Harris Brake Dam dam
Harris Brake Dam
Harris Brake Dam, located in Perry County, Arkansas, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1954 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam, spanning 3200 feet and standing at a height of 25 feet, creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 8267 acre-feet and a maximum capacity of 16576 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Coffee Creek and is maintained by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC).
With a hazard potential rated as high, Harris Brake Dam has not been recently assessed for its condition. Despite this, the dam remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a surface area of 1240 acres for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 15400 cubic feet per second, ensuring effective flood control measures in the area.
Although lacking recent risk assessments and condition ratings, Harris Brake Dam continues to provide vital recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Its strategic location on Coffee Creek and its capacity for water storage make it an integral part of the region's water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. As an earth dam maintained by the state of Arkansas, Harris Brake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Harris Brake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 1 cfs | → |
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 69 cfs | → |
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 1 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harris Brake Dam.
Boat launches
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
- West Colonel Glenn Road Saline County
- Maumelle Park Road Pulaski County
- Main Current Mtb Trail Little Rock
- Cook's Landing Road North Little Rock
- Little Rock
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- 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
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track Harris Brake 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 Harris Brake Dam
Where does the data for Harris Brake 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 High 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 Harris Brake Dam.