Poteau River Wid Site 13 dam
Poteau River Wid Site 13
Poteau River Wid Site 13 is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure located in Scott County, Arkansas along Denton Creek. Constructed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 47.5 feet tall with a length of 1830 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2079 acre-feet and a normal storage of 123 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Poteau River Wid Site 13 has been deemed to meet state regulations and undergo regular inspections and enforcement. Despite not being rated for its current condition, the structure's design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensures its reliability in providing flood protection to the surrounding area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its operational efficiency, while its location in a remote area minimizes the risk of inundation to populated areas.
Overall, Poteau River Wid Site 13 plays a significant role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in Scott County, Arkansas. With its strategic placement along Denton Creek and its well-maintained design, this earth dam continues to serve as a vital infrastructure for local water management efforts. As climate change impacts water resources, structures like Poteau River Wid Site 13 will play an increasingly important role in ensuring the resilience of communities against flooding events.
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 Poteau River Wid Site 13 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 21 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 35 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 22 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River Near Booneville | 24 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 15 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poteau River Wid Site 13.
Campgrounds
- Little Pines Recreation Area
- Little Pines
- Mill Creek Family Camp
- Queen Wilhelmina State Park
- Knoppers Ford
- Camp Pioneer
Fishing spots
- Lake Hinkle
- Truman Baker Lake
- Irons Fork Reservoir
- Lake Wilhelmina
- Big Brushy Creek Day Use
- Rocky Shoals Day Use
Track Poteau River Wid Site 13 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 Poteau River Wid Site 13
Where does the data for Poteau River Wid Site 13 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 Poteau River Wid Site 13.