Rocky Mound Pond Dam dam
Rocky Mound Pond Dam
Rocky Mound Pond Dam, located in Hempstead, Arkansas, was completed in 1954 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. The dam, primarily privately owned, stands at a height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 21 feet. With a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in maintaining normal storage levels of 126 acre-feet for recreational purposes.
Situated on Lick Creek-TR, the dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Rocky Mound Pond Dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," with the last inspection conducted in June 2014. The dam's location in Emmet, Arkansas, makes it a valuable resource for water management and conservation in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Rocky Mound Pond Dam in providing essential water storage for fire protection, stock, and recreational activities in Hempstead County. The dam's presence contributes to the conservation of water resources and supports the local ecosystem. As a privately owned structure, it showcases the importance of private ownership in water management and highlights the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality. With its unique design and purpose, Rocky Mound Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate 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 Rocky Mound Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine River At Antoine | 32 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Camden | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 921 cfs | → |
| Red River At Spring Bank | 4,360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rocky Mound Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Allen's Ferry Road 401, Hempstead County
- Westview Road Hempstead County
- Saratoga Boat Ramp
- Hempstead County
- Beard Lake Hempstead County
- Okay Landing Howard County
Campgrounds
- Fair City Rv Park
- Hervey Access Camping
- Allens Ferry At Little River
- White Oak Lake State Park
- Saratoga Landing - Millwood Lake
- Beards Bluff - Millwood Lake
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About Rocky Mound Pond Dam
Where does the data for Rocky Mound 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 Rocky Mound Pond Dam.