Catfish Pond Dam dam
Catfish Pond Dam
Catfish Pond Dam, located in Emmet, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for recreational and water supply purposes. Completed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.5 acres, Catfish Pond Dam serves as a popular spot for recreational activities in the area.
The dam, situated on Plate Creek-TR, is under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the USACE. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Catfish Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With no state regulatory agency overseeing its operations, inspections, or enforcement, the dam's overall risk assessment and management measures remain unknown. While it lacks certain safety protocol documentation such as Emergency Action Plans and inundation maps, Catfish Pond Dam continues to provide essential recreational and water supply benefits to the community.
As a significant feature in the Hempstead County landscape, Catfish Pond Dam not only offers recreational opportunities but also contributes to water supply needs in the region. The dam's purpose, design, and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to resource conservation and management. While its current condition assessment is not rated, the dam's low hazard potential and ongoing presence highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure for water resources and climate enthusiasts in the area.
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 Catfish Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine River At Antoine | 45 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,310 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 2,290 cfs | → |
| Smackover Creek Near Smackover | 27 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 2,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Catfish Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Allen's Ferry Road 401, Hempstead County
- Westview Road Hempstead County
- Saratoga Boat Ramp
- Hempstead County
- Okay Landing Howard County
- Beard Lake Hempstead County
Campgrounds
- Fair City Rv Park
- Hervey Access Camping
- White Oak Lake State Park
- Allens Ferry At Little River
- Saratoga Landing - Millwood Lake
- Beards Bluff - Millwood Lake
Track Catfish Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Catfish Pond Dam
Where does the data for Catfish 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 Catfish Pond Dam.