Cane Creek dam
Cane Creek
Cane Creek is a state-owned recreational dam located in Lincoln, Arkansas. Built in 1989 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 21,000 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 22,600 acre-feet and a normal storage of 9,800 acre-feet, Cane Creek covers a surface area of 1,620 acres and has a drainage area of 21 square miles.
The dam, situated on Cane Creek tributary of Bayou Bartholomew, is regulated and inspected by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. It has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it does not have any associated locks. The last inspection of Cane Creek was conducted in July 2013, with the condition assessment marked as "Not Rated" at that time.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cane Creek offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and environmental conservation. As a recreational dam, it provides opportunities for outdoor activities while serving the important function of water storage and management. With its unique design and regulatory oversight, Cane Creek stands as a testament to the careful balance required in harnessing natural resources for human use.
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 Cane Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 719 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Rye | 3,020 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 514 cfs | → |
| Moro Creek Near Fordyce | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Sheridan | 5,100 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Sheridan | 1,090 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cane Creek.
Boat launches
- Hunger Run East Drew County
- Harris Road Drew County
- Tedford Island Road Arkansas County
- Saint Marie Park Road Pine Bluff
- Beachfront Drive Pine Bluff
- Island Harbor Marina Road 1772, Pine Bluff
Campgrounds
- Cane Creek State Park
- Rising Star
- Trulock - Arkansas River
- Pendleton Bend
- Saracen Trace Rv Park
- Wilbur D Mills
Fishing spots
Track Cane Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Cane Creek
Where does the data for Cane Creek 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 Significant 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 Cane Creek.