Hillman Pond Dam dam
Hillman Pond Dam
Hillman Pond Dam in De Witt, Arkansas, stands as a testament to the importance of water resources in supporting recreational activities. Completed in 1956, this earth dam spans 700 feet and has a structural height of 11 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Situated on the Little La Grue Bayou-TR, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation in a serene natural setting.
Despite its low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, Hillman Pond Dam underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness. With a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a normal storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. However, the lack of state regulation, inspection, and enforcement raises questions about the long-term sustainability and resilience of this critical infrastructure.
As climate change threatens to alter precipitation patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, water resource and climate enthusiasts must advocate for the proper management and protection of dams like Hillman Pond Dam. By promoting responsible stewardship and investing in resilience measures, we can safeguard these essential structures for future generations to enjoy and benefit from.
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 Hillman Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 9 cfs | → |
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 89 cfs | → |
| Cache River Near Cotton Plant | 199 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 0 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hillman Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Monroe County
- Tedford Island Road Arkansas County
- Phillips Road 549 Phillips County
- East Twin City Park Road Prairie County
Campgrounds
- Riverfront Rv Park
- Rising Star
- Merrisach Lake Park - Merrisach Lake
- Pendleton Bend
- Notrebes Bend
- Wilbur D Mills
Fishing spots
Track Hillman Pond 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 Hillman Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hillman 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 Hillman Pond Dam.