Pullen Lake Dam dam
Pullen Lake Dam
Pullen Lake Dam, located in Little River, Arkansas, is a private earth dam completed in 1955 for water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet, the dam serves as a vital structure for managing water resources in the area. With a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable water supply for the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and being in "Not Rated" condition, Pullen Lake Dam has not been subject to state regulation, inspection, or enforcement. This lack of oversight raises concerns about the dam's safety and maintenance. With no emergency action plan in place and no recent inspection data available, there is a need for increased attention to the upkeep and monitoring of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to advocate for proper management and maintenance of dams like Pullen Lake Dam to ensure the safety of water supplies and the surrounding communities. By calling for regular inspections, the development of emergency action plans, and adherence to regulatory guidelines, we can help protect these vital structures and mitigate potential risks associated with dam failure.
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 Pullen Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Index | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 808 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 398 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 23 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 2,510 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 2,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pullen Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 59;Us 71 Wilton
- Little River County
- Liars Loop 189, Little River County
- University Avenue 7401, Texarkana
- Us 59;Us 71 Little River County
Campgrounds
- White Cliffs - Millwood Lake
- Millwood State Park
- Paraloma Landing - Millwood Lake
- River Run West - Millwood Lake
- Elliott Lake Military - Red River
- River Run East - Millwood Lake
Fishing spots
Track Pullen 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 Pullen Lake Dam
Where does the data for Pullen 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 Pullen Lake Dam.