Poinsett Wid Site 12 dam
Poinsett Wid Site 12
Poinsett Wid Site 12, located in Poinsett, Arkansas, is a recreational earth dam built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS. The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 802 feet, with a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Situated on Ditch #1 - TR, a tributary in the area, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities for the local community.
Despite its important function, Poinsett Wid Site 12 poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates. The dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 2016, raising concerns about its long-term safety and stability. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety of downstream areas and the surrounding environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of structures like Poinsett Wid Site 12 in managing water flow, providing recreational benefits, and safeguarding communities from potential hazards. By staying informed about the condition and risk assessment of such dams, enthusiasts can contribute to the preservation and sustainable use of water resources in Arkansas and beyond.
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 Poinsett Wid Site 12 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache River At Egypt | · | → |
| White River At Newport | 7,910 cfs | → |
| Languille River Near Colt | 409 cfs | → |
| Black River At Elgin Ferry | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Black River At Black Rock | 4,010 cfs | → |
| Black River At Pocahontas | 2,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poinsett Wid Site 12.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Poinsett Wid Site 12 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 Poinsett Wid Site 12
Where does the data for Poinsett Wid Site 12 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 Poinsett Wid Site 12.