Upstream Mine Creek Res. Dam dam
Upstream Mine Creek Res. Dam
Upstream Mine Creek Reservoir Dam, also known as Lake Louis Graves, is a vital water supply infrastructure located in Howard, Arkansas. Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans 1500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3091 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 123 acres and serves the primary purpose of water supply for the local community in Nashville.
Managed by the local government, the dam is regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a significant hazard potential, the dam poses a critical role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Despite not having a condition rating, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are essential components in safeguarding the surrounding area in case of any unforeseen events.
The Upstream Mine Creek Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in water storage and supply for Howard County, Arkansas, ensuring a reliable source of water for the community. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location along Mine Creek, this dam stands as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As climate change impacts continue to threaten water availability, the proper operation and maintenance of this dam are essential in securing a sustainable water supply for the future.
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 Upstream Mine Creek Res. Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 23 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Near Langley | 23 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 64 cfs | → |
| Caddo River Near Caddo Gap | 51 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 808 cfs | → |
| Cossatot River Near Vandervoort | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upstream Mine Creek Res. Dam.
Boat launches
- Daisy State Park - Area C Daisy
- Self Creek Ramp Road Daisy
- Daisy State Park - Area East Daisy
- Lake Road Sevier County
- Cottonshed Lane 601, Howard County
- Okay Landing Howard County
Campgrounds
- Nashville City Park
- Crater Of Diamonds State Park
- Parker Creek - Lake Greeson
- Dam Area - Lake Greeson
- Pikeville - Lake Greeson
- Buckhorn - Lake Greeson
Fishing spots
Track Upstream Mine Creek Res. Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upstream Mine Creek Res. Dam
Where does the data for Upstream Mine Creek Res. 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 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 Upstream Mine Creek Res. Dam.