Lake Lago Dam dam
Lake Lago Dam
Lake Lago Dam, located in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure that serves as a crucial water supply source for the region. Completed in 1967, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 130 feet and has a storage capacity of 4,500 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 3,900 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in providing water for various purposes in the area.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), Lake Lago Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite being regularly inspected, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are currently unavailable. The structure, which overlooks the Saline River, maintains a surface area of 100 acres and a drainage area of 0.8 square miles, highlighting its significant contribution to the local water resource management and climate sustainability efforts.
As a part of the Little Rock District, Lake Lago Dam is a key feature in the region's water infrastructure, supporting water supply needs and contributing to the overall environmental conservation efforts. The dam's strategic location and design make it an essential component in ensuring water availability for the residents of Hot Springs Village and surrounding areas. With its impressive hydraulic height and storage capacity, Lake Lago Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental 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 Lake Lago Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alum Fork Saline River Near Reform | 1 cfs | → |
| West Fork Hot Springs Creek At Hot Springs | · | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 0 cfs | → |
| Ouachita River At Remmel Dam Above Jones Mill | 3,080 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 72 cfs | → |
| Saline River At Benton | 101 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lago Dam.
Boat launches
- Forest Road Garland County
- Lena Use Area Cove Garland County
- Blakely Dam Road Garland County
- Stewart Circle 126, Garland County
- West Colonel Glenn Road Saline County
- Brady Mountain Road Garland County
Campgrounds
- Gulpha Gorge - Hot Springs National Park
- Gulpha Gorge Campground
- Cedar Glades Park
- Lake Ouachita State Park
- Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
- Lake Sylvia
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
Track Lake Lago 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 Lake Lago Dam
Where does the data for Lake Lago 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 Lake Lago Dam.