Fraser Pond Dam dam
Fraser Pond Dam
Fraser Pond Dam, located in Sevier County, Arkansas, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Built in 1950, this dam stands at a structural height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet. With a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, it serves as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Although not regulated by the state, Fraser Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite its modest size and storage capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water for fire protection and maintaining a suitable environment for aquatic life. With a maximum discharge of 288 cubic feet per second, this dam is a key feature in supporting the local ecosystem and community.
As a part of the Bellville Creek-TR river system, Fraser Pond Dam is a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its modest size and low hazard potential make it an important structure for maintaining water quality and supporting wildlife in the area. While not currently regulated or inspected by state agencies, this dam continues to fulfill its primary purposes effectively, highlighting the importance of small-scale dams in water management efforts.
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 Fraser Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 919 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork Near Eagletown | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,310 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 19 cfs | → |
| Cossatot River Near Vandervoort | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fraser Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 59;Us 71 Wilton
- Lake Road Sevier County
- Little River County
- Jefferson Ridge Road Sevier County
- Sevier County
- Cottonshed Lane 601, Howard County
Campgrounds
- Horseshoe Bend - Dierks Lake
- White Cliffs - Millwood Lake
- Paraloma Landing - Millwood Lake
- Jefferson Ridge - Dierks Lake
- Cottonshed Landing - Millwood Lake
- Nashville City Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- State Highway 4 To Broken Bow Lake
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Confluence Of East And West Forks, Sec 7, T3s, R23e To Nf Boundary Sec 32, T4s, R23e
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
Track Fraser 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 Fraser Pond Dam
Where does the data for Fraser 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 Fraser Pond Dam.