Phillips Lake Dam dam
Phillips Lake Dam
Phillips Lake Dam, located in Jefferson County, Arkansas, was completed in 1955 and serves as a recreational area in the region. The dam is an earth structure with a height of 14 feet and a hydraulic height of 11 feet. It has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.1 acres, providing opportunities for water-based activities in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Phillips Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state authorities. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is yet to be rated, the dam continues to offer recreational opportunities for the local community. The dam is situated on the Bayou Imbeau-TR river system and is managed by the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, ensuring its safety and functionality for visitors.
As a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, Phillips Lake Dam is a key feature in the landscape of Jefferson County, Arkansas. With its serene surroundings and water-based recreational activities, the dam provides a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and picnicking. While it may not be under state regulation, the dam's low hazard potential and strategic location make it a valuable asset for the community and a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Phillips Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 21 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 206 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 7 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Rye | 385 cfs | → |
| Moro Creek Near Fordyce | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Phillips Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Beachfront Drive Pine Bluff
- Saint Marie Park Road Pine Bluff
- Island Harbor Marina Road 1772, Pine Bluff
- Pine Bluff Arsenal Jefferson County
- Tar Camp Creek Road Jefferson County
Campgrounds
- Saracen Trace Rv Park
- Trulock - Arkansas River
- Pine Bluff Aresenal Military
- Rising Star
- Cane Creek State Park
- Tar Camp
Fishing spots
Track Phillips Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Phillips Lake Dam
Where does the data for Phillips 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 Phillips Lake Dam.