Dierks Lake Dam dam
Dierks Lake Dam
Dierks Lake Dam, also known as City Pond Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Dierks, Arkansas. Completed in 1956, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 46 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, as well as providing water supply. Situated on Long Hollow Creek, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 1385 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 54 acres.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Dierks Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam remains in good standing and is regularly inspected, with the last inspection conducted in May 2011. The dam's construction and design reflect a commitment to both safety and environmental stewardship, ensuring the protection of surrounding communities and the natural habitat.
With its picturesque setting and vital role in providing water resources, Dierks Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management and climate resilience. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is imperative to recognize and appreciate the significance of structures like Dierks Lake Dam in safeguarding our environment and enhancing recreational opportunities for generations to come.
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 Dierks Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 41 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 24 cfs | → |
| Cossatot River Near Vandervoort | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 2,720 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 62 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 102 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dierks Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Road Sevier County
- Howard County
- Jefferson Ridge Road Sevier County
- Blue Ridge Road Howard County
- Sevier County
- Gillham Lake Road Howard County
Campgrounds
- Horseshoe Bend - Dierks Lake
- Jefferson Ridge - Dierks Lake
- Blue Ridge - Dierks Lake
- Star Of The West - Lake Greeson
- Arrowhead Point
- Nashville City Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- 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
- Confluence Of East And West Forks, Sec 7, T3s, R23e To Nf Boundary Sec 32, T4s, R23e
Track Dierks Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dierks Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dierks 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 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 Dierks Lake Dam.