Bennett's Dam dam
Bennett's Dam
Bennett's Dam, located in White County, Arkansas, serves primarily as a fish and wildlife pond for the local community. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 41 feet, with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a structural height of 51 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 597 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for irrigation, recreation, and wildlife habitat. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Bennett's Dam ensures the safety and well-being of the surrounding area.
Situated on Little Creek, Bennett's Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 1615 cubic feet per second, with a drainage area of 2.72 square miles. Despite its modest size, the dam covers a surface area of 29 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 381 acre-feet. While the last inspection of the dam took place in 1990, its overall risk assessment and emergency preparedness remain unassessed, indicating a potential need for updated evaluations and risk management measures.
As a private-owned structure with no federal or state regulations, Bennett's Dam serves as a valuable asset for water conservation and wildlife preservation in Arkansas. The dam's location in a rural area, with no associated locks or spillways, highlights its natural and unobtrusive presence in the landscape. While the dam's design and construction details remain unknown, its contribution to the local environment as a fish and wildlife pond underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices for the benefit of both human and ecological communities.
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 Bennett's Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Red River Near Dewey | 301 cfs | → |
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 40 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley | 42 cfs | → |
| White River Near Augusta | 9,630 cfs | → |
| White River At Georgetown | 10,500 cfs | → |
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennett's Dam.
Track Bennett's 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 Bennett's Dam
Where does the data for Bennett's 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 Bennett's Dam.