Loeb Lake Dam dam
Loeb Lake Dam
Loeb Lake Dam, located in St. Francis, Arkansas, was completed in 1969 and stands at a height of 32 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 10 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Situated on the Wyles Pond Slough, this earth dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Loeb Lake Dam plays a significant role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community. The dam's spillway type and width remain unspecified, but its maximum discharge capacity reaches 436 cubic feet per second. With a relatively small drainage area of 0.59 square miles, the dam serves as a vital resource for water storage and management in the region. Although its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the dam continues to operate effectively, offering a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to engage in various water-based activities.
Managed by a private owner, Loeb Lake Dam is a notable landmark in the Memphis District, attracting visitors to its picturesque surroundings. The dam's association with the Wyles Pond Slough adds to its ecological significance, providing a habitat for diverse plant and animal species. While its emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain undisclosed, Loeb Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and conservation efforts in the state of 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 Loeb Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Languille River At Palestine | 989 cfs | → |
| Languille River Near Colt | 477 cfs | → |
| Cache River Near Cotton Plant | 134 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 484,000 cfs | → |
| White River At Georgetown | 10,500 cfs | → |
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 10,800 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loeb Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Loeb Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Loeb Lake Dam
Where does the data for Loeb 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 Loeb Lake Dam.