Butler Lake Dam dam
Butler Lake Dam
Butler Lake Dam, located in Weber, Arkansas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a key structure on the Big Creek-TR. This earth dam stands at 15 feet in height and spans 410 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential, indicating minimal risk to surrounding areas.
With a primary purpose of "other," Butler Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Its normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet helps to mitigate flooding and provide essential water supply for agricultural and environmental needs. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam's strategic location and design contribute to its overall effectiveness in water management.
While Butler Lake Dam may not be under state jurisdiction or regulation, its importance in the local ecosystem cannot be underestimated. As a part of the Memphis District, the dam's construction and operation by the NRCS reflect a commitment to sustainable water infrastructure that benefits both the community and the environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Butler Lake Dam represents an example of effective dam engineering and management in the face of changing environmental challenges.
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 Butler Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 1 cfs | → |
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 11,500 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 14 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 93 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 44 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 1,510 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Butler Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Phillips Road 549 Phillips County
- Monroe County
- Tedford Island Road Arkansas County
- Sigmon Road Coahoma County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Butler Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Butler Lake Dam
Where does the data for Butler 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 Butler Lake Dam.