Hawg Pond Dam dam
Hawg Pond Dam
Hawg Pond Dam is a rockfill structure located in Perrytown, Arkansas, along the Terre Rouge Creek. Completed in 1969, this dam serves as a vital water supply source with a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned, Hawg Pond Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential. With a surface area of 5.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Hempstead County. Its purpose as a water supply facility underscores its importance in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting agricultural activities in the region.
While not currently rated for its condition, Hawg Pond Dam continues to provide reliable water storage and management capabilities. As a rockfill structure, it exemplifies the engineering ingenuity employed to ensure water sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role of Hawg Pond Dam in maintaining a stable water supply for the community while also recognizing the need for ongoing assessment and monitoring of its condition to ensure its long-term effectiveness.
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 Hawg Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine River At Antoine | 32 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hawg Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Allen's Ferry Road 401, Hempstead County
- Westview Road Hempstead County
- Saratoga Boat Ramp
- Okay Landing Howard County
- Hempstead County
- Beard Lake Hempstead County
Campgrounds
- Fair City Rv Park
- Hervey Access Camping
- Allens Ferry At Little River
- Saratoga Landing - Millwood Lake
- White Oak Lake State Park
- Beards Bluff - Millwood Lake
Track Hawg Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hawg Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hawg Pond 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 Hawg Pond Dam.