Poteau River Wid Site 09 dam
Poteau River Wid Site 09
Poteau River Wid Site 09, located in Scott County, Arkansas, is a crucial element in flood risk reduction efforts along Two Mile Creek. Constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 46 feet high and spans 1153 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2370 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital safeguard against potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the local government, Poteau River Wid Site 09 is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community and maintaining the water resources of Two Mile Creek.
With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Poteau River Wid Site 09 remains an essential piece of infrastructure in the area's water resource management system. While it has not been modified in recent years and lacks an Emergency Action Plan, the dam's presence and functionality are key components in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the local residents. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize and appreciate the role that structures like Poteau River Wid Site 09 play in safeguarding our communities and natural resources.
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 Poteau River Wid Site 09 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 20 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 32 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 20 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 14 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 135 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poteau River Wid Site 09.
Boat launches
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
- Old Harbor Road 10766, Fort Smith
- Fort Coffee
- Ok 9a Arkoma
Campgrounds
- Little Pines
- Little Pines Recreation Area
- Queen Wilhelmina State Park
- Below The Dam - Lake Wister State Park
- Quarry Island - Lake Wister State Park
- Cedar Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Poteau River Wid Site 09 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 Poteau River Wid Site 09
Where does the data for Poteau River Wid Site 09 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 Poteau River Wid Site 09.