Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10 dam
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10
Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10, also known as Sixmile Creek Watershed Site 10 Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Chismville, Logan County, Arkansas. Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1954, this earth-type dam stands at 46 feet in height and spans 1114 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1720 acre-feet to mitigate flood risks in the Rocky Creek area.
The dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) and is deemed to have a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being conditionally assessed, it is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity, with the last inspection conducted in January 2015. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital infrastructure in managing water resources in the region.
With its uncontrolled spillway and significant capacity to handle maximum discharge, Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. As a key component of the local flood risk reduction strategy, this dam represents the collaborative efforts between government agencies and designers to safeguard the community from potential water-related hazards.
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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 22 cfs | → |
| Dutch Creek At Waltreak | · | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 14 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 19 cfs | → |
| Mulberry River Near Mulberry. Ar | 191 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 51 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10.
Boat launches
- Logan County
- County Road 539 Yell County
- Cove Lake Bathhouse Road Logan County
- Aux Arcade Park Road Ozark
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
Campgrounds
- Booneville Municipal Park
- Charleston Lake
- Magazine Municipal Rv Park
- Jack Creek Recreation Area
- Knoppers Ford
- Dogwood Drive - Lake Eufaula State Park
Fishing spots
Track Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10
Where does the data for Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10 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 Significant 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 Sixmile Creek Wid Site 10.