Cloye's Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Buddy Lake Dam Lake Bald Knob
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cloye's Dam, located in White County, Arkansas on Stevens Creek, was completed in 1986 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 450 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition, but it is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency.
With a normal storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, Cloye's Dam serves as a popular spot for recreational activities in the area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 988 cubic feet per second. The dam is not federally owned or funded, but it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, ensuring its safety for public use.
Cloye's Dam is a key feature in the landscape surrounding STEPROCK, Arkansas, providing a tranquil setting for water enthusiasts and climate lovers to enjoy. With its sturdy earth construction and picturesque location, this dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation while also contributing to the overall beauty and functionality of the Stevens Creek watershed.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
STEVENS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
170 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Red River Near Dewey
|
2100cfs |
White River Near Augusta
|
11700cfs |
White River At Georgetown
|
11200cfs |
White River At Newport
|
11300cfs |
White River At Batesville
|
43800cfs |
Cache River Near Cotton Plant
|
104cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Cloye's Dam