Reynolds Lake Dam dam
Reynolds Lake Dam
Reynolds Lake Dam, located in Garland County, Arkansas, is a privately-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968. This dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 625 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8.5 acres.
The dam, situated on Cearley Creek Tributary, falls under the regulatory authority of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) and is regularly inspected, maintained, and enforced for safety compliance. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating some potential risks that are being managed. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and its condition assessment is currently not rated.
Reynolds Lake Dam is an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure, providing essential services while also offering recreational opportunities. Its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find Reynolds Lake Dam a fascinating example of private ownership and stewardship of vital water infrastructure in Arkansas.
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 Reynolds Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | · | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 43 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River Near Mount Ida | 87 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Remmel Dam Above Jones Mill | 302 cfs | → |
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 1 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reynolds Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Brady Mountain Road Garland County
- Blakely Dam Road Garland County
- Lena Use Area Cove Garland County
- Stewart Circle 126, Garland County
- Montgomery County
- Lake Vista Drive Montgomery County
Campgrounds
- Crystal Springs - Lake Ouachita
- Charlton Recreation Area
- Charlton
- Camp Clearfork
- Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita
- Buckville - Lake Ouachita
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar To Slackwater Of Lake Ouachita
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
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About Reynolds Lake Dam
Where does the data for Reynolds 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 Reynolds Lake Dam.