Jakey's Lake Dam dam
Jakey's Lake Dam
Jakey's Lake Dam, located in Helena, Arkansas, is a private earth dam completed in 1960 primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at 20 feet high with a hydraulic height of 17 feet, this dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. Despite its low hazard potential and not being state regulated, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, suggesting a potential need for further inspection and maintenance.
Situated on Storm Creek-TR, Jakey's Lake Dam is owned privately and has no associated federal agency involvement in its design, construction, or operations. With a spillway width of 0 feet and a maximum discharge of 390 cubic feet per second, the dam's structure spans 330 feet in length, creating a serene lake for visitors to enjoy. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks an emergency action plan, its recreational value and picturesque surroundings make it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Despite its lack of state regulation and enforcement, Jakey's Lake Dam provides a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to experience the beauty of Arkansas. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, this private earth dam offers a unique opportunity for recreational activities in the heart of Phillips County. As climate and water resource enthusiasts seek out natural wonders, Jakey's Lake Dam stands as a testament to the symbiotic relationship between man-made structures and the environment, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the scenic landscapes and peaceful waters that define this hidden gem in the Arkansas countryside.
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 Jakey's Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Languille River At Palestine | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 0 cfs | → |
| Languille River Near Colt | 537 cfs | → |
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Cache River Near Cotton Plant | 199 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 503,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jakey's Lake Dam.
Track Jakey's Lake Dam 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 Jakey's Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jakey's 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 Jakey's Lake Dam.