Shook Reservoir Dam dam
Shook Reservoir Dam
Shook Reservoir Dam, located in Emanuel, Arkansas, serves as a crucial infrastructure for irrigation purposes in the region. Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 18 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 275 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 28.5 acres, catering to the water needs of the surrounding agricultural lands. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential.
Situated on the LaGrue Bayou-TR river, the Shook Reservoir Dam is a key component in water resource management in Arkansas. Its construction marked a significant milestone in improving water availability for irrigation, with a normal storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. The dam has a drainage area of 0.24 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 1920 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water distribution to the downstream areas. While the dam is not currently rated for its condition assessment, it continues to play a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
The Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the Shook Reservoir Dam, ensuring its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, its low hazard potential and strategic location make it a crucial asset for water management in Arkansas. With its modest dimensions and reliable performance, the Shook Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource infrastructure that supports sustainable agriculture and climate resilience in the region.
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 Shook Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 42 cfs | → |
| Cache River Near Cotton Plant | 111 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 7 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 920 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shook Reservoir Dam.
Track Shook Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shook Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Shook 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.
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Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Shook Reservoir Dam.