Hatfield Lake Dam dam
Hatfield Lake Dam
Hatfield Lake Dam, located in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam is of Earth type, with a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet. The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, providing water for irrigation, recreation, and water supply in the area.
Managed by a private owner, Hatfield Lake Dam is situated on Bolan Creek-TR and falls under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam has a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. While inspection frequency and emergency preparedness measures are not specified, the dam's purpose and historical significance make it a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and monitor.
With a length of 366 feet, Hatfield Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management in Montgomery County, Arkansas. Although the dam has not been rated for its condition, its age and purpose highlight the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of the reservoir and surrounding areas. For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Hatfield Lake Dam stands as a significant structure worth studying and protecting for the future.
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 Hatfield Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 451 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 23 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 73 cfs | → |
| Cossatot River Near Vandervoort | 43 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly | 231 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hatfield Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Montgomery County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
- Self Creek Ramp Road Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area C Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area East Daisy
- Blue Ridge Road Howard County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Big Brushy Creek Day Use
- Rocky Shoals Day Use
- Irons Fork Reservoir
- Dragover Day Use
- South Fork Saline River
- Shady Lake
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- State Highway 4 To Broken Bow Lake
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track Hatfield Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hatfield Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hatfield 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 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 Hatfield Lake Dam.