Randolph Reservoir Dam dam
Randolph Reservoir Dam
Randolph Reservoir Dam, located in Arkansas along Big Slough, was completed in 1954 with a primary purpose of water supply. This private dam stands at a structural height of 9 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet, spanning a length of 510 feet. With a storage capacity of 217 acre-feet, it serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, providing a normal storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 57 acres, contributing to its significance in water resource management.
Despite its age, Randolph Reservoir Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, with no state inspection, permitting, or enforcement required. Operated by a private entity, this earth dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water supply stability in the region. With its strategic location and impressive storage capacity, Randolph Reservoir Dam stands as a key infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, showcasing the importance of sustainable dam management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Randolph Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 49 cfs | → |
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 7 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 22 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At 36th Street At Little Rock | 16 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 218 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Randolph Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Island Harbor Marina Road 1772, Pine Bluff
- Saint Marie Park Road Pine Bluff
- Beachfront Drive Pine Bluff
- Pine Bluff Arsenal Jefferson County
- Tedford Island Road Arkansas County
- Tar Camp Creek Road Jefferson County
Campgrounds
- Rising Star
- Trulock - Arkansas River
- Saracen Trace Rv Park
- Pine Bluff Aresenal Military
- Tar Camp
- Riverfront Rv Park
Fishing spots
Track Randolph Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Randolph Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Randolph Reservoir 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 Randolph Reservoir Dam.