W C Swaffar's Dam dam
W C Swaffar's Dam
W C Swaffar's Dam, located in Faulkner, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1987 for irrigation purposes on Mill Creek. Standing at a height of 18 feet and with a length of 670 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected since March 1991 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Although the dam is not regulated by the state and does not have any associated structures, it plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation in the area. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 1640 cubic feet per second, making it an important resource for managing water flow during periods of high precipitation. With its strategic location and purpose, W C Swaffar's Dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community and contributes to the overall management of water resources in the region.
As a structure with a primary purpose of irrigation, W C Swaffar's Dam serves as a testament to the importance of water management in agricultural activities. While it may not be subject to regular inspections or enforcement measures, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting the local economy and ensuring a sustainable water supply for irrigation purposes. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like W C Swaffar's Dam is essential in promoting responsible water management practices and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in our changing climate.
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 W C Swaffar's Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cadron Creek Near Guy | 44 cfs | → |
| South Fork Of Little Red River At Clinton | 13 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Of Little Red River At Shirley | 47 cfs | → |
| Little Red River Near Dewey | 295 cfs | → |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 56 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near W C Swaffar's Dam.
Boat launches
- Tice Road 199, Cleburne County
- Cleburne County
- Sandy Beach Trail Cleburne County
- Anderson Circle Heber Springs
Campgrounds
- Woolly Hollow State Park
- Guss Blass Scout Reservation
- Toad Suck Ferry
- Toad Suck Ferry Campground
- Point Remove Park
- Little Rock Afb Military
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
Track W C Swaffar's Dam in the Snoflo app
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About W C Swaffar's Dam
Where does the data for W C Swaffar'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
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