Loch Lomond Dam dam
Loch Lomond Dam
Loch Lomond Dam, located in Bella Vista Village, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 96 feet and spans 1770 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 23,099 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 14,093 acre-feet, Loch Lomond Dam provides vital water resources for the surrounding area.
The dam's location on Sugar Creek-TR not only serves as a recreational hotspot but also plays a crucial role in water management for the region. With a high hazard potential, Loch Lomond Dam is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite not currently being rated for condition assessment, the dam remains a significant feature in the area's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, structures like Loch Lomond Dam become increasingly important for both recreational and practical purposes. With its impressive storage capacity and strategic location, Loch Lomond Dam serves as a vital component in the water management infrastructure of Benton County, Arkansas. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate sustainability, keeping a close eye on the maintenance and regulation of dams like Loch Lomond is essential for ensuring the safety and security of our communities 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 Loch Lomond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Near Lanagan | 86 cfs | → |
| Big Sugar Creek Near Powell | 43 cfs | → |
| Osage Creek Near Cave Springs | 31 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Maysville | 37 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek At Springtown | 5 cfs | → |
| Osage Creek Near Elm Springs | 148 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loch Lomond Dam.
Boat launches
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
- Eddleston Drive 9, Bella Vista
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- Lancaster Drive Bella Vista
- Tunnel Vision Bella Vista
- Lake Windsor Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Vacation Rentals
- Lanagan Access City Park
- Prairie Creek - Beaver Lake
- Rocky Branch - Beaver Lake
- Lost Bridge South - Beaver Lake
- Lost Bridge North - Beaver Lake
Fishing spots
Track Loch Lomond 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 Loch Lomond Dam
Where does the data for Loch Lomond 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 High 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 Loch Lomond Dam.